Honda 750 or Yamaha 650?

JDRamos · 06-01-2010, 01:53 PM

I am slowly starting to get ready to try and build a bobber, and I was just wondering what the thoughts are between a Honda cb750 or a Yamaha xs650. It seems like there is a lot available for both, with maybe the 650's having a little bit more being manufactured for them. Anyway, any thoughts or experience would be greatly appreciated.

DoubleClutch · 06-01-2010, 02:53 PM

Go with the xs650 you can find allot more parts and there easy to build into a bobber!

ratfink13 · 08-31-2010, 01:27 AM

first you should think of price obviously wich ever you could pick up for a good price only makes sense do some research on what you want your bike to look like and what you can or cannot do with each i know for myself i went with a honda because i am more familiar with the engines then the yamaha and in my local area there seems to be more cb s then xs so it is easier to buy parts locally

Henryinva · 09-11-2010, 05:36 PM

Well, everybody, and i mean just about everybody,(cept me), is into the 650's to the point I'm tired of looking at them. You can buy just about anything for them. The cb750 sohc was built and the most popular to build, back in the day.

But today, 650 without a doubt, has more crap available..but be advised, your not going to come up with too much that hasnt been allready done with one.
I dont even stop to look anymore..

joeyputt · 11-30-2010, 08:04 PM

They are both good bikes go with whatever you like the best!

bobbyboucher · 12-22-2010, 11:43 AM

I'm a cb750 fan. Cyclex has tons of sweet parts for the cb750. I;m building one now.

Biker Dash · 12-25-2010, 10:04 PM

As much as I am a Honda fan, I think I might choose the Yammie on this one, only because the Maxim does fit me better than the cb bikes

bobbyboucher · 12-26-2010, 11:06 AM

heres my cb750

grandelatte · 12-26-2010, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDRamos

I am slowly starting to get ready to try and build a bobber...

bobber = yamaha

cafe or restore = honda

just my opinion/preference

Badlands-4-2 · 12-28-2010, 09:33 AM

That is a nice looking bobber. Fairly fast for a hard tail I imagine. How does it ride/handle?

bobbyboucher · 12-28-2010, 09:59 AM

Never rode this one yet . Right now its tore down for paint. So I can't say but I had others and yes they are fast light and fun to ride. But you know raked hardtails are a little rough to ride. Thanks

gibby363 · 01-18-2011, 11:46 AM

Love the bike. I'm working on my 97 Suzuki VZ800 this winter, softail bobber here I come!!

06-01-2010, 01:53 PM	#1
JDRamos Verified Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 38	Honda 750 or Yamaha 650? I am slowly starting to get ready to try and build a bobber, and I was just wondering what the thoughts are between a Honda cb750 or a Yamaha xs650. It seems like there is a lot available for both, with maybe the 650's having a little bit more being manufactured for them. Anyway, any thoughts or experience would be greatly appreciated.

12-25-2010, 10:04 PM	#7
Biker Dash Site Brony and Troll Eater Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterville, Maine (USA) Posts: 7,603	As much as I am a Honda fan, I think I might choose the Yammie on this one, only because the Maxim does fit me better than the cb bikes __________________ 03 Yahama V-max 03 Dodge Ram 1500

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06-01-2010, 02:53 PM	#2
DoubleClutch Motorcycle Repair Shop Owner. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlantic Pa Posts: 135	Go with the xs650 you can find allot more parts and there easy to build into a bobber!

08-31-2010, 01:27 AM	#3
ratfink13 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: new brunswick canada Posts: 4	first you should think of price obviously wich ever you could pick up for a good price only makes sense do some research on what you want your bike to look like and what you can or cannot do with each i know for myself i went with a honda because i am more familiar with the engines then the yamaha and in my local area there seems to be more cb s then xs so it is easier to buy parts locally

09-11-2010, 05:36 PM	#4
Henryinva Verified Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cloverdale, Virginia Posts: 44	Well, everybody, and i mean just about everybody,(cept me), is into the 650's to the point I'm tired of looking at them. You can buy just about anything for them. The cb750 sohc was built and the most popular to build, back in the day. But today, 650 without a doubt, has more crap available..but be advised, your not going to come up with too much that hasnt been allready done with one. I dont even stop to look anymore..

11-30-2010, 08:04 PM	#5
joeyputt Verified Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 15	They are both good bikes go with whatever you like the best!

12-22-2010, 11:43 AM	#6
bobbyboucher Verified Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Orleans La. Posts: 37	I'm a cb750 fan. Cyclex has tons of sweet parts for the cb750. I;m building one now.

12-28-2010, 09:33 AM	#10
Badlands-4-2 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Badlands of North Dakota Posts: 9,671	That is a nice looking bobber. Fairly fast for a hard tail I imagine. How does it ride/handle?

12-28-2010, 09:59 AM	#11
bobbyboucher Verified Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Orleans La. Posts: 37	Never rode this one yet . Right now its tore down for paint. So I can't say but I had others and yes they are fast light and fun to ride. But you know raked hardtails are a little rough to ride. Thanks

01-18-2011, 11:46 AM	#12
gibby363 Verified Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 64	Love the bike. I'm working on my 97 Suzuki VZ800 this winter, softail bobber here I come!!