1972 Yamaha XS650 XS2 for sale

€13,850

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Brummen, Netherlands

Mileage
21,878 km
Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1972
First registration
01/1972

1972 Yamaha XS650 XS2 for Sale in the Netherlands

This 1972 Yamaha XS650 XS2 is a used car showing 21,878 km. It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Red Metallic.

Delivered new in Indiana, this XS2 has since been skilfully restored and rebuilt, and it now carries Dutch registration. Photographs of the work and other records document the process, and the dealer reports that it presents well and runs as it should.

The XS650 looked like a British twin in the mould of the Triumph Bonneville but was more modern underneath. It earned praise for its character and criticism for its vibrations, the very quirks that make it appealing to riders today.

The car is located in Brummen, Netherlands.

The Yamaha XS650 XS2 uses the 653 cc air-cooled parallel twin with a single overhead camshaft, a 360-degree crank and twin 38 mm Mikuni carburettors, rated at 40 kW (53 bhp) at 7,000 rpm and a top speed of 169 km/h, with a five-speed gearbox. The crankcase is split horizontally in unit with the gearbox, an unusual layout among the twins of 1969. The XS2 of 1972 was the first to get an electric starter; 18,283 were built.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Red Metallic
Mileage
21,878 km
First registration
01/1972
Condition
Used
Location
Brummen, Netherlands

Powertrain

Transmission
Manual
Fuel type
Petrol

Further details

VAT
VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Manufacturer figures

Engine capacity
653 cm3
Power quoted by the manufacturer
54 PS

Equipment

Equipment 4

  • Front disc brake
  • Spoked wheels
  • Chrome mudguards
  • Twin chrome silencers

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Yamaha XS650 in the European market

Is this Yamaha priced above or below the European market?

At €13,850, it sits below the median of €21,950 for the 3 Yamaha advertised in Europe in 2026. 0% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Yamaha be bought in the Netherlands and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Brummen, Netherlands. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this Yamaha XS650 cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €1,112 in the United States, excluding options. This car is advertised at €13,850, 1146% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today. That 1972 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

How does the mileage of this Yamaha compare?

21,878 km recorded, against a median of 10,989 km across the Yamaha advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Yamaha are priced closest to this one?

a 1967 car in the Netherlands at €21,950, and a car in Germany at €139,900. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Yamaha XS650, and how does a purchase work?

Gallery Aaldering, a professional dealer in Brummen, Netherlands. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Yamaha XS650 be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Brummen, Netherlands, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

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