Registration No: D606 UKA
Frame No: 1JK 004270
MOT: None

• Single-cylinder cafe racer special based on an SRX600
• Fitted with a bespoke stainless exhaust and a single-seat
• New tyres and supplied with some old MOTs and a V5C

The Yamaha Motor Co. was formed in 1955 as the powered vehicle division of the massive Yamaha Corporation, then more famous for making musical instruments. The first bike, produced in 1954, was the YA-1, which, like the BSA Bantam, was heavily influenced by Germany’s DKW RT125, but in typical Japanese fashion it was soon improved upon with the launch of the YA-2 in 1957. This was an immediate success in sporting events in Japan, initiating a long succession of achievements that are still being added to in Moto GP. The single-cylinder XT500 launched in 1975 was Yamaha's first large-capacity four-stroke trail bike and dominated the early Paris-Dakar rallies with the SR range of road bikes following along soon after. The SRX600 offered a sleek café racer style with the reliability of a Japanese bike and has formed the basis of many specials over the years.

This SRX café racer was put together by the enthusiast vendor over the last couple of years, but unfortunately, due to ill health, he is now having to downsize his collection. Finished in the famous yellow, black and white colours of Kenny Roberts and the American Yamaha race team, it is fitted with new tyres that have not seen any use, a bespoke exhaust system and a stylish single-seat conversion that complements the shape of the bike perfectly. Not run for a while, it may need some recommissioning, but the engine turns over on the kick-starter and it comes supplied with some old MOTs and a current V5C.