1989 Yamaha TDR250

Registration No: G718 NMB
Frame No: 3CK 003206
MOT: None

• Rare water-cooled semi off-road 250 two-stroke
• Fitted with alloy wheels, standard included in the sale
• Long term ownership, supplied with 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 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 Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill. The TZR250 evolved as a natural replacement for the popular LC series of the 1980s and the Super Motard inspired TDR250 offered an interesting semi off-road style variant.

The TDR version of Yamaha's two-stroke 250 is a rare bike in the UK, this example has been part of an enthusiast's small private collection since 1995. It is fitted with a pair of TZR style alloy wheels, but the original spoked wheels with the all important gold anodised rims are included in the sale. The vendor has had it running briefly, but after being stood for a number of years it will need recommissioning before use and comes supplied with a current V5C.

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