Yamaha XS750 2D 1977

These bikes were voted "Bike of the Year" by MCN and MCW in 1977; knocking the Kawasaki Z1000 off the throne was quite an achievement!

Yamaha dared to be different with the XS750 - innovative, ground breaking and characterful, with a great sound from the 3-2 pipes. Shaft drive was the real clincher for touring riders - and a LOT cheaper than a BMW R75/7.

Once sought after and popular, now overlooked and forgotten, but prices for good ones are creeping up.

This one has less than 9000 miles from new; one previous owner and lots of history. There are very few original 1977 2D models left and even fewer in standard, unmodified condition.
It was supplied new by Jack Lilly (then of Shepperton). I've had it for 11 years and its been featured in Classic & Motorcycle Mechanics and in Roland Browns fantastic book "Superbikes of the Seventies" published 4 or 5 years ago.

An inspiring ride on a sunny Sunday afternoon with nowhere in particular to go.

My favourite, despite owning many other examples of the marque!