XS1/B size compared ?

[Sarilhos]

Hello;

I'm in looking to buy a XS650;

A couple of days ago I came across two XS, one XS1B and XS2

What makes XS1 bigger than XS2 ?

Thanks

 

[phil1rowe4]

Welcome to the forum.
Those numbers relate to the year model, not size.

Read the thread below.
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30569

 

[Sarilhos]

I seen both models side by side a couple of days ago;
This is the first time i've seen an XS1B live.

And the XS1B was taller and seem a little longer than the XS2.
They have the factory look (no modifications in terms of style).
But maybe one of the two was not keeping factory size, in forks or wheels,
the wheel of the XS1B seem bigger...

but according to the spec in the link bellow they should be the same size.
Looking to those numbers, the XS1B should be roughly smaller.
http://www.xs650.com/media/albums/1914/

I do not come across many XS, so some doubts where raised

Thanks

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

The XS1B and the XS2 are physically the same size. But the XS2 is heavier mostly due to the electric starter and larger battery. The XS2 also has a hydraulic front brake, different front fender, and different front forks. That could create an optical illusion of different size.

It could be that the ride height of the front forks has been altered, giving a different size appearance.

Of course, pictures of the two bikes would help...