Beskrivning
This motorcycle is to be auctioned by Bonhams at the Timed-Online January Sale, with public viewing available Wednesday 21st February, from Bonhams Motorcycles in Milton Keynes. The timed online auction runs between February 16th through February 26th, with lots closing from midday February 26th.
Lot 129
1973 Yamaha 49cc FS1 (see text)
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. the details below
Engine no. 3F6-112825
Now elevated to cult status, Yamaha's FS1-E 'Sixteener Special' first appeared in 1973. In its pre-August 1977 unrestricted form, the 'Fizzie' produced 4. 9bhp and was good for around 45mph flat out. Few 1970s classics are as collectible.
Now elevated to cult status, Yamaha's FS1-E 'Sixteener Special' first appeared in 1973. Dropped from the range in 1979, the model was later revived by Yamaha - an almost unprecedented occurrence - with production recommencing in 1987. Originally the 'FS1', the model later gained a set of bicycle pedals to meet UK moped legislation, becoming the 'FS1-E'. In its pre-August 1977, unrestricted form, the 'Fizzie' produced 4. 9bhp and was good for around 45mph flat out. When the model was revived, without pedals but now equipped with Autolube, it was available in restricted form only, though the missing horses were relatively easily restored. The passage of time and attendant nostalgia effect has seen the humble FS1-E elevated to the status of one of the most collectible of 'modern' Japanese motorcycles, perhaps only second to the Yamaha RD350LC, with a whole generation of 60-something motorcyclists eagerly buying and restoring the humble 'Fizzie' in an effort to recapture the spirit of their youth.
This Fizzie's frame and engine codes reveal that the former is that of a European FS1P model dating from 1973, while the latter is from a UK-market FS1DX (disc brake) model dating from 1979. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the specification of this motorcycle's component parts prior to bidding. There are no documents with this Lot, which is offered for recommissioning/ restoration and sold strictly as viewed (the engine does not turnover).
GBP2, 000 - 3, 000
To be sold without reserve
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
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