Yamaha XS650 in Movies

The Yamaha XS650 is a twin, four-stroke custom / cruiser motorcycle produced between 1975 and 1984. It could reach a top speed of 171.0 km/h (106.3 mph)

Engine

The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 75.0 x 74.0 mm (3.0 x 2.9 inches) stroke result in a displacement of just 654.00 ccm (39.91 cubic inches). The engine features a 8.4:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).

Drive

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain.

Chassis

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The XS650 is fitted with a 15.00 litres (3.96 gallons) fuel tank.

in Unforgettable
Unforgettable

I know it would be odd the see one of these on the street, being more than 20 years old, but it looks like a Yamaha TX750. Maybe, maybe not?? http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/yamaha/yamaha_tx750%2072.htm Yamaha, mais plus récente. Vraisemblablement sur base XS 650, voire même XS 400... Having a 'two level' seat it must be one of the 'Special' models. It appears to be sohc not dohc and also appears to have a drum front brake and wire wheels. It might be a late '70s XS250 or XS400 but I can't find a pic of one the same. too fuzzy to be sure, but could it be one of these..? pipe curve looks right, single cam motor, seats right, tank look slimmer though.. http://www.jwoodandcompany.com/2005/bikes/1981_Yamaha_XS650_%20SpecialII.jpg Yamaha XS 400 SE (4G5)

It's definitely a 1982 Yamaha XS650 . . . http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2006%5C07%5C27%5Cbikepics-643102-320.jpg

in Les enquêtes du commissaire Maigret
Les enquêtes du commissaire Maigret EP: 1.50

Ep.1.50 "Une confidence de Maigret" Rear light looks like a Kawasaki , but tank looks like a Honda ???

Et le feu arrière rond est typiquement Yamaha. XS 650?
in The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh

The car on the left in the main pic is a Lincoln, possibly a Continental, perhaps Mark III. Correct on all three counts. Yamaha XS650 about 1976-78. Actually, the car is the same 1978 thunderbird seen in other parts of the movie. It was owned by mike r. from south fayette, pa when the movie was shot. There weren't very many period correct cars available so this car is seen is several scenes. Nonsense. The car in this capture looks nothing like a '78 Thunderbird. CougarTim, sorry, but this is Mike's T-Bird. He confirmed it. I can ask him if he has any behind the scenes pictures of the car on set. He probably does. Was it modified? CougarTim is right, this looks NOTHING like a Thinderbird. I don't know what you are seeing that says it looks nothing like a 78 t-bird. Look at the headlight covers, corner marker light, bumper shape, etc... Lincoln wins http://www.eldorado-seville.com/picsandvideos/markpics/files/DSCF4774.jpg Continental Link to "oldcaradvertising.com" T-Bird

I guess being there doesn't matter, here. What a shame. MY sister in law was in the car for some of these shots, napping in the passenger seat. Oh well. Think what you want. Provenance means nothing? wow.

in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Yamaha XS650 Special (1978-) http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2005/12/16/bikepics-484137-full.jpg

in L.A. Heat
L.A. Heat EP: 2.17

Yamaha XS 650 Dirt-trackisée
in Easy Wheels
Easy Wheels

Yamaha XS 650 SE or SF, 78-79.
in Big Magnum Kuroiwa Sensei
Big Magnum Kuroiwa Sensei

XS650, SE or SF Model
in Roadgames
Roadgames

Yamaha?

1979 Yamaha XS 650 Special
in Strangers
Strangers EP: 4.04

All black tank: 1978+ Yamaha XS 650 Special?
in Le pont du Nord
Le pont du Nord

Yamaha XS 650 SE, 1978. Looks like in France these were known as Special, in some markets the SE and SF were known as US Custom.
in A Country Practice
A Country Practice EP: 4.61

XS650 Nice Had a few of these , nice engines but not great handlers ! Indeed, I'm on my second right now. Poor mans Triumph...

Thinking man's Triumph, no oil leaks! That one's either an SG or an SH model, can't tell if it's got a drum or disc rear brake.
in Rafferty
Rafferty EP: 03

I used to have on of these; XS 650

Either a '78 SE or a '79 SF
in Person of Interest
Person of Interest EP: 1.10

Yamaha XS650? Yes, I used to have one of those.

a 78 SE or 79 SF
in Hot Splash
Hot Splash

Yamaha XS 650

Not earlier than 1976, the first year with that style of brake caliper.
in Cicciabomba
Cicciabomba
in Dawn of the Dead
Dawn of the Dead

Pas évident à voir. XS 650?

Allez... Pour le peu qu'on en voie, Yamaha XS 650. Mais de quelle cuvée?
in Tatort - Der Mann auf dem Hochsitz
Tatort - Der Mann auf dem Hochsitz

Link to "www.thomas-renggli.ch"
in Command 5
Command 5

Je dirais bien Yamaha XS 650 (impression générale du moteur, et surtout fourche et frein avant)...
in TC 2000
TC 2000

Looks like an XS 650 motor
in Stander
Stander

Yamaha, au vu des compteurs. XS 650 US Custom, pitêtre...

Not a US custom, it's either a D, E or F model
in Zombie Cult Massacre
Zombie Cult Massacre

Big twin , maybe Yamaha XS650
in Wilsberg
Wilsberg EP: 23

Yamaha XS 650 chopperisée?

Yes
in Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent EP: 8.05

Later in the episode: It's an XS650, exact year? as it looks to have been built up from parts off more than one bike. Thanks! Now that you're an admin, you can make the edits if you know the models. You won't offend.

I've been gradually working my way through 1960's & 1970's (and some 80's) Japanese stuff to clarify some names and exact model details, it 's not always easy as often there are differences between US and ROW models (Honda 4's) and only the US market is well documented. I'll keep pottering away.
in Okno v Parizh
Okno v Parizh

The tank style suggests Yamaha - looks to be a four stroke twin. I don't see a sidecar. Yamaha eleven Its a Yamaha XS650 SE

1980 SG or 1981 SH.
in The A-Team
The A-Team EP: 4.21

Looks like an XS650 on the right and a Harley something or other on the left.
in Wilt
Wilt

XS 650 SE or SF.
in Die Motorrad-Cops: Hart am Limit
Die Motorrad-Cops: Hart am Limit EP: 2.05

A priori, Yamaha 650 XS (le bicylindre...)
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Aliases

  • XS650 US. Custom
  • XS 650 Special
  • XS 650
  • XS 650 SE
  • XS650 Special
  • XS650SE
  • XS 650 CX6
  • XS650 CX6
  • XS 650 US. Custom