Lot details
Registration No: N/A
Frame No: 991942
Engine No: N/A
cc: 350
MOT Expiry Date: N/A

During the 1972 season Yamaha's works riders campaigned machines in the 250cc and 350cc classes that utilised liquid cooling and which acted as prototypes for the following season's production racers. The liquid cooling employed on the new TZ's sought to address the Achilles heel of the TR3/TD3 air cooled racers - their propensity to "nip-up" - and established a line of racing machinery whose success is unparalleled in motorcycle road racing history. The "A" series models newly developed engine offered a claimed 60bhp at 10,000 rpm with drive via a six speed gearbox. The cycle parts were essentially the same as those successfully employed by the previous air-cooled racers with a twin cradle frame equipped with drum brakes and twin rear shock absorbers.
The example offered is presented to a very high standard throughout. It was previously owned by Neil Tuxworth who restored it and is described by the vendor as being in good condition both mechanically and cosmetically.