Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 24th March from 1pm
Auction: Wed 25th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1984 Yamaha RD250LC
Original unrestored condition
Estimate
£3, 500 - £4, 500
Registration No: B753 RCL
Frame No: 4L1 5000978
MOT: Exempt
Classic 250cc water-cooled 2-stroke
Standard Yamaha exhaust system
Low mileage, 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. The arrival of the RD range in the seventies cemented Yamaha’s reputation for high-performance two strokes and the launch of the LC 250 and 350 models in 1980 revolutionised medium capacity motorcycling. The famous Pro-Am televised race series made for exciting and sometimes frightening Saturday afternoon viewing and kickstarted the careers of many a famous racer such as Niall Mackenzie and even future Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill.
This 250LC, in rare metallic blue, is presented in original unrestored condition, with just a credible 7381 miles on its speedo. Part of a small private collection, it has been kept in a protective bubble for the last 22 years, having spent the years between 1990 and 2002 stored inside a previous owner's house. A matching numbers UK bike from new, the paintwork is original, including the hard to replicate satin finish on the all important standard exhaust. As a model that was routinely used and abused in the day, with many being raced, few will have survived in such authentic and original condition. Recently removed from long term storage, it will require recommissioning and will be supplied with a current V5C
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