Yamaha XS Series Magazine Covers

Cycle, May 1970    

The grand daddy of the XS series, the XS1

     Two Wheels, July 1974

TX650A from OZ (Australia)

Cycle, June 1976            Cycle World, August 1976

This was the first extensive coverage of the triple, the 1976 XS750D

Cycle XS750D Article       Cycle World XS750D Article

Cycle XS750-2D Road Test online here

   Motorcyclist, October 1977

This article inspired me to update my triple from the 2D to the E standard.  The entire article is available online here

Cycle World, July 1978  

Cover article, 4 bike comparison, Honda CB750A, Yamaha XS750E, Suzuki GS750 and BMW R80/7. 

The entire article is available online here

   Cycle, December 1979

The XS850 was the final big boost in the performance of the Yamaha triple.  Unfortunately the EPA had too much influence.

Cycle, March 1980  

XS11 Midnight Special, the neatest looking bike ever made.  IMHO (in my humble opinion)