1986 Yamaha RZV500
Alloy framed Vee Four 500cc

Registration No: C247 RBV
Frame No: 51X 002667
Engine No: 51X 002667
CC: 500
MOT: None

• Rare Yamaha RZV 500cc two stroke vee four Grand Prix replica
• Alloy framed Japanese market model in original standard condition
• Supplied with the original tool kit and UK registered on a current 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 Yamahas reputation for high performance two strokes culminating in the vee four two stroke RD500, the closest you could get to a Grand Prix bike in the day.

This 1986 example is the rare Japanese market RZV version with an aluminium frame that was 20 kgs lighter than the steel framed RD version. Imported into the UK by Fastline Motorcycles it has been part of a private collection for a number of years and is offered in very original and standard trim, even down to the tool kit under the seat. Run recently this bike is a fast appreciating classic and comes with a few receipts and a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415 871189