Modern Motor Cycle Company XS650

There’s a lot to be said for low-key aesthetics. And this back-to-basics Yamaha XS650 is as subtle as they come. It’s the fifth build from the Modern Motor Cycle Company, based in Melbourne, Australia. Owner Andrew Cook wanted a custom that was simple and clean, and he’s just taken delivery of the result. Builder and MMCC boss Christian Condo has strong views on what motorcycles should be like. “By the mid 20th Century, motorcycles had evolved to a point where they were reliable and functional, but still humble and elegant … made of honest materials with a spirit of simplicity...