1970 Yamaha TR2 350cc
No Reserve

Registration No: Un-Registered
Frame No: TR2-900546
MOT: Exempt

• Rare example of Yamaha's first 350cc production racer
• Matching-numbers engine and frame
• Assorted period modifications

• The Road and Race Collection

After the success of the TD1 250cc production racer, Yamaha introduced the TR2, its first ever 350cc production racer, in 1969. Based around the road-going R3 two-stroke twin-cylinder engine with a five-speed gearbox, a double-cradle frame and many factory racer-specification parts in the suspension and brakes, it proved highly capable in Grand Prix racing. Only manufactured until 1970, it was said to produce 54bhp at 10,000rpm.

The early history of this matching-numbers 1970 TR2 is not known, but it was formerly in single ownership for many years in Stockholm. It sports what appears to be a number of period modifications, including a Spanish Beter front fork, a Kawasaki steering damper, Koni rear shock absorbers, a modified c.1973 Yamaha TX250/350 aluminium fuel tank, and non-original swing-arms and handlebars. The Yamaha fairing with aluminium belly pan and Japanese DID rims are, however, believed to be original items. It was bought by the present owner, a collector of rare historic motorcycles, in 2018, through Jan Wälström of NOS Parts in Sweden. Bidders should note that it will require recommissioning before use, and some import duties may need to be paid.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217