It's an engine that inspires confidence. The Yamaha XS650 entered the motorcycle scene in 1969, offering a refreshing alternative to the oil-leaking, maintenance-heavy machines of the era.

What you’re seeing here used to be a stock Yamaha XS650 from 1976 ... They dismantled the parallel-twin engine and had it rebuilt with a 750cc big bore kit, which made use of Wiseco pistons.

Japanese bike maker Yamaha is working on a Series Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicle technology that could be deployed in mid-class scooters.