9th Dec, 2009 13:15
The Pavilion Gardens
1978 Yamaha TZ250E
Estimated at £15,000 - £17,000
Lot details
Registration No: N/A
Frame No: 430-996189
Engine No: 522-004392
cc: 250
MOT Expiry Date: N/A
Yamaha had introduced their first version of the liquid cooled TZ for the 1973 season, offering the new model in both 250cc and 350cc forms. The first series of machines retained the cycle parts of their air cooled predecessors, the TD3 and TR3 using a frame that retained the twin rear shock absorbers and drum brakes. Development of the machine continued with Series B machines being followed in 1976 by the Series C models which introduced significant improvements in comparison the interim Series B that had proceeded it. The new model was adopted front and rear disc brakes, a revised power unit and most significantly a monoshock frame. This was followed in 1977 by the Series D models and for 1978, the 'E' version. The new version of Yamaha's all-conquering TZ250 production racer featured a new chassis frame. Retaining the same 'monoshock' rear suspension layout (complete with adjustable pre-load and compression damping) as its forebears, it relocated the famous twin-cylinder, two-stroke water-cooled engine some 20mm further forward. Mounted on special alloy plates, this remarkable unit boasted Hitachi's automatically advancing / retarding CDI ignition system and Mikuni VM34SC carburettors. Reputed to develop 53bhp @ 10,500rpm, it was mated to a six-speed gearbox and reined in by front / rear disc brakes. A stepping stone in the careers of such riding greats as Kenny Roberts, Joey Dunlop and Tom Herron etc, the TZ250's influence reverberates to this day.
This example of a TZ250E variant is attractively presented in green and white. This example was ridden by the great Joey Dunlop during 1978 on both the road circuits that he loved and on the short circuits. It is offered with correspondence supporting the link.
Registration No: N/A
Frame No: 430-996189
Engine No: 522-004392
cc: 250
MOT Expiry Date: N/A
Yamaha had introduced their first version of the liquid cooled TZ for the 1973 season, offering the new model in both 250cc and 350cc forms. The first series of machines retained the cycle parts of their air cooled predecessors, the TD3 and TR3 using a frame that retained the twin rear shock absorbers and drum brakes. Development of the machine continued with Series B machines being followed in 1976 by the Series C models which introduced significant improvements in comparison the interim Series B that had proceeded it. The new model was adopted front and rear disc brakes, a revised power unit and most significantly a monoshock frame. This was followed in 1977 by the Series D models and for 1978, the 'E' version. The new version of Yamaha's all-conquering TZ250 production racer featured a new chassis frame. Retaining the same 'monoshock' rear suspension layout (complete with adjustable pre-load and compression damping) as its forebears, it relocated the famous twin-cylinder, two-stroke water-cooled engine some 20mm further forward. Mounted on special alloy plates, this remarkable unit boasted Hitachi's automatically advancing / retarding CDI ignition system and Mikuni VM34SC carburettors. Reputed to develop 53bhp @ 10,500rpm, it was mated to a six-speed gearbox and reined in by front / rear disc brakes. A stepping stone in the careers of such riding greats as Kenny Roberts, Joey Dunlop and Tom Herron etc, the TZ250's influence reverberates to this day.
This example of a TZ250E variant is attractively presented in green and white. This example was ridden by the great Joey Dunlop during 1978 on both the road circuits that he loved and on the short circuits. It is offered with correspondence supporting the link.
Auction: The Pavilion Gardens, 9th Dec, 2009
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