All in the Family: 1973 Yamaha TX650

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by Jeff Barger
This freshly restored Yamaha TX650 has been in the same family since it was purchased new in the summer of 1973.

1973 Yamaha TX650
Engine:
653cc SOHC air-cooled parallel twin, 75mm x 74mm bore and stroke, 8.7:1 compression ratio, 53hp @ 7,000rpm (claimed)
Top Speed:
105 mph (period test)
Carburetion:
Two 30mm Mikuni CV
Transmission:
5-speed, chain final drive

  • Published on Oct 24, 2016
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