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2021 Shannons '40th Anniversary' Timed Online Auction
Lot
85

1978 Yamaha XS650 Storm 'Phil Little' Special Edition

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Brisbane

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Specifications

Engine 650cc, parallel 2-cylinder
Gearbox 5-speed manual
Body Work Motorcycle
Colour Orange
Trim Black
Wheels Alloy
Brakes Discs

Description

This lot is no longer available

Phil Little conceived his nifty Storm conversion kit as a way to endow the Yamaha 650 with style reminiscent of the highly coveted Triumph Hurricane, albeit without that trademark triple-cylinder engine and triple pipes. Nevertheless, the twin chromed pipes on this machine still look very cool! The kit comprised a new three-gallon tank (moulded from anti-ethanol resin) and tail section in orange, black or white, lowered bars, fork brace, retro-look shock absorbers, and a restyled seat. The tank and seat present visually as the one shapely piece.