Sold for £402
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: H855 DTN
Frame No: 3KM 001594
MOT: None
Yamaha was formed in 1955 as the motorcycle division of the company more famous for making musical instruments. The first bike 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. Whilst building their reputation on high-performance two-strokes, Yamaha launched the XS-1 650cc four-stroke twin in 1968, matching the performance of the British bikes of the era but in a more reliable and oil-tight way. This led to a full range of four-stroke sports and touring bikes that are still top sellers today.
This XJ600, being offered at no reserve, has been part of a small private collection that is now being moved on to make way for other projects. The bike is fitted with a four-into-one exhaust, K&N type air filters, small speedo and braced Streetfighter-style handlebars. It is being offered along with a few old MOTS, receipts, an owner's manual and a current V5C. Not run for a while, it will need recommissioning before use.
For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 30th Oct, 2024
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