Descrizione
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
29th Mar, 2023 12:00
1981 Yamaha DT100 Trail
Authentically restored trail bike
Estimate
£2, 250 - £2, 750
Registration No: GHT 59W
Frame No: 1N1 132557
Engine No: Not visible
CC: 100
MOT: Exempt
Part of a small private collection of ‘70s/’80s classics
Authentically restored 100cc two-stroke trail bike
In good running order supplied with a V5C
The Yamaha Motor Co. was formed in 1955 as the powered vehicle division of the massive Yamaha Corporation more famous for making musical instruments. The first bike produced in 1954 was the YA-1, like the BSA Bantam a copy of the German-made DKW RT125 but in typical Japanese fashion this was soon improved upon with the launch of the YA-2 in 1957. This proved to be an immediate success in sporting events starting a long tradition of achievement that goes on to this day in Moto GP. In 1971 the launch of the RT360 invented a new genre of motorcycle, the trail bike, soon all other manufacturers were copying the concept and in the 1970s Yamaha had a full selection of two-stroke singles from 50cc up to 400cc.
This beautifully presented and authentically restored little DT100 Trail has been part of a small private collection of 1970s and 1980s Japanese classics for the last few years. A good strong reliable bike that many a future motorcyclist would have bought as their first taste of two wheels. Reported to be in 'full working order' by the vendor, it comes supplied with current V5C.
