Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: SPE YC/F/49
Engine No: DS7 997440
CC: 350
MOT: Exempt

• Raced by Bob Jackson in the late 70s and early 80s
• Possible Spondon frame with Spondon forks and brake
• Offered as last raced with a good history

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 introduction of Yamahas over the counter race bikes in the late 1960s revolutionized racing allowing anyone to buy a race ready bike capable of winning TTs and GPs. The water cooled TZ250 and 350 models must be the most successful racing bikes ever produced.

This TZ250 was raced by Bob Jackson and is thought to be the bike he won the North West 200 on and finished on the leaderboard at the TT and the Ulster Grand Prix. Like most race bikes it was constantly evolving and is offered with what is possibly a Spondon frame, forks and front brake and fitted with a 250 engine. The bike looks to be as it was last raced and has been stored in one of Bobs sponsors private collection for a number of years so will need recommissioning before use. The frame number appears to be SPE YC/F/49 but is not very clear. A very original and interesting bike with a good history.

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