Yamaha XS650 Scrambler by Ironwood Motorcycles

We’ve always been big fans of the Yamaha XS650. It’s simple, well-built, has good grunt and sound, and it just lends itself to customization, whether it be bobber, tracker, cafe racer, hard-tail, or scrambler.  On the other hand, the ‘net is pretty saturated with XS650 customs, so it can be tough for one to stand out of the crowd.

Well, that’s certainly no problem with #ICW9, a 1981 XS650 scrambler by  Ironwood Motorcycles of Amsterdam.  This was the 9th build by the shop, and boy is it a doozy, with Ducati Monster forks and mono-shock setup, Benelli tank, and 750cc motor. Shop owner Arjan van den Boom was kind enough to lay out the details.

#IWC9 Yamaha XS650 Scrambler ’81

• Cappucino (Fiat 500 2015,café latte) paintjob on tank, front fender and headlight ring.
• Front conversion Ducati Monster (upside down fork and Brembo brakes)
• Rear conversion Ducati Monster (mono shock suspension and Brembo brakes)
• Wheels Ducati Monster
• Benelli Mojave gastank
• Heat wrap applied onto exhaust pipes
• Hooligan mufflers
• Vapor digital speedo
• Biltwell grips
• Scrambler handlebar
• Small rear light
• Bratstyle seat
• Special rearset
• XS pod filters
• Engine modified and maintained by Heiden tuning (now 750cc instead of 650cc)
• Oil gauge
• Kick only, no battery
• Pirelli Corsa MT60 tires

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