Beskrivning
This motorcycle is Lot 275 - To be auctioned by Bonhams at The Spring Stafford Sale (The International Classic MotorCycle Show) on 26th & 27th April, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 101 - 147 are to be sold from 14:00 on Saturday 26th April 2025.
Lots 201 - 410 are to be sold from 11:00 on Sunday 27th April 2025.
Public Viewing:
Available 26th & 27th April 2025 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The International Classic MotorCycle Show).
Lot 275
1984 Yamaha RD250LC
Registration no. 1032 (Guernsey)
Frame no. * 4L1-500965*
Engine no. * 4L1-500965*
Cult status
18, 379 miles to the odometer
Matching numbers
No motorcycle of recent times has achieved 'cult' status to the same extent as Yamaha's legendary 'LC'. Launched at the Tokyo Show in 1980, the RD250/ 350LC marked the introduction of water cooling to Yamaha's range of potent middleweight two-strokes while also bringing mono-shock rear suspension and - in the 350's case - twin front disc brakes to the package for the first time. Water-cooling had been a feature of the Iwata firm's TZ racers for some years and the family resemblance was obvious. The LC was also relatively inexpensive, endearing itself to impecunious younger riders whose high street stunts rapidly established the easily-wheelied LC's 'hooligan bike' credentials. The availability of noisy expansion chamber exhausts and a host of other tuning accessories - some of dubious merit - only served to further enhance its 'bad boy' image.
Registered in Guernsey from new, this matching-numbers RD250LC has been dry stored when not in use and currently displays a total of 18, 379 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing/ photography (the engine turns over with compression). The machine comes with a Guernsey Registration Certificate for '12154'; an old-style Guernsey continuation logbook for VRN '1032'; an original RD250/ 350LC Owner's Manual; a Haynes workshop manual; and a selection of marque-related literature. Accompanying spares include original passenger grab rail; flashing indicators (x2); air box; and prop stand. This rarely seen believed original and unmolested example will provide the fortunate next custodian with an entertaining ownership experience.
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. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
