Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth 2026 on Sunday the 19th of April, Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP .
An off-road, two-wheel drive motorcycle developed by Yamaha in 2003/ 2004 in conjunction with Ohlins for endurance racing purposes
15-30% of the drive is delivered to the front wheel via an Ohlins gear-driven hydraulic system
High-pressure hoses power the front wheel with a small hydraulic motor fitted in the unique front hub
Praised by riders, especially on loose terrain, demonstrated by David Fretigne who finished 7th overall with a class win in the 2004 Dakar Rally
Produced for one year only, unfortunately the bike was hideously expensive and became a sales failure, now highly sought after by collectors
This virtually unused and almost as new example is presented in very good overall condition, still has some protective covering in place
Owned by a UK private collector for years until purchased by our vendor 5 years ago
UK registered on a 2007 V5C although the year of manufacture is 2004
Fitted whilst still almost new with replacement plastics, whilst they were available, to preserve the originals, with its original complete set included
Recently running, fitted with a new battery (disconnected) but might need some basic safety checks before road use
Featured in the VJMC owners club magazine with a copy included
Complete with a small history file containing an owners service manual, number plate, old MOT and some other paperwork
Super rare bike and a great addition to any Yamaha or Dakar Rally collection
UK-registered on a current V5C
