Yamaha XS-V1 Yeehah!

[idleidolidyll]

Cool, a new retro from Yamaha.

Based on the old XS bikes from the 70's and 80's but with modern running gear and a nice looking 1000cc Vee twin.

http://www.motorcyclists-online.com/...u=c2FUWmV2cW90

[dwnundabkr]

cool as a previous xs and xv owner look good, seams it the time for the retro look

[Waylander]

Uh, if it's a Vtwin, why does the front cylinder have two headers?

[dwnundabkr]

Uh, if it's a Vtwin, why does the front cylinder have two headers?

looks like it must be photo angle or does the rear header come to the front also cannot see the rear header from that shot

[Waylander]

Uh, if it's a Vtwin, why does the front cylinder have two headers?

looks like it must be photo angle or does the rear header come to the front also cannot see the rear header from that shot

Rear header could be hidden inside the side panel/final drive area. Going straight down from the cylinder then turning to the side at the bottom of the bike to meet up with the front one. The XV series did that.

Even length would be an issue if it came to the front. Tuning it would be a bitch.

[idleidolidyll]

Uh, if it's a Vtwin, why does the front cylinder have two headers?

If you look at most single cylinder four strokes you'll see that almost all have twin exhaust headers. This is to create a higher gas flow and is not specifically an indication that there is an extra cylinder hiding somewhere.

Many Vee Twins also have twin headers for each cyliner; one serving each exhaust valve.

[Grantasaurus]

It looks like they've routed the rear cylinder header to match the front one, that's definitely not coming from the front cylinder.

Who knows why they've done it though? Symmetry?

Maybe it's just a space issue, there doesn't look to be a lot of room behind the rear cylinder with the way they've packaged the motor.

Still a very nice looking bike

[Sully60]

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/16oct...xsv1sakura.htm

Just seen this and I want one!
Something that could be one of those bikes you keep for a long time,
yes I know....

Not me, nothing lasts a long time for me.

And arent those discs just funky!

*Kando is a Japanese word for the simultaneous feeling of deep satisfaction and intense excitement that people experience when they encounter something of exceptional value.

[nudemetalz]

Nice looking machine for sure !!

[Skunk]

Nice clean lines.

(Love the discs... think I'll get some for the bucket.)

[98tls]

Lets hope its better than the original "Its our newest and most exciting machine-the 4 stroke 650.Thats right,our new four cycle model.Think of it,a simple single over head cam engine with a five speed transmisson.Think of the versatility(a gear for every use,for every speed).Think of the performance its a combination that cant be beat"

[Renegade]

very cool and love the retro feel, are they here or coming to NZ?

[HenryDorsetCase]

I really like it. They kind of do a 250 cc version already SRV250 Renaissance though it might not be current. The ones Ive seen are JDM imports here.

[SPman]

So - is it a jazzed up version of the old XV1000? Or an entirely new bike - sort of like the old XV1000?

[Bonez]

Looks tacky. Gimme an old school parrallel twin Yamaha!