Registration No: YGO 393S
Frame No: 1A3004766
Engine No: 4766
CC: 400
MOT: Exempt

• Part of a large private collection of Japanese classics
• Classic 1970s high performance 400cc two stroke twin
• Stored for a number of years, will need recommissioning before use
• Yamaha '1A1-14720' standard exhaust system
• Authentic restoration keeping a good degree of originality
• Supplied with a current V5C

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 arrival of the RD range in the seventies cemented Yamaha's reputation for high performance two strokes and bikes like the RD400 dominated production racing in the day embarrassing a few larger capacity bikes.

This RD400DX front and rear disc model has been stored in a heated garage as part of a large private collection and has been subject to an excellent restoration keeping a high degree of originality, including the chrome exhaust stamped '1A1-14720'. Finished in the most sought after Yamaha red and white racing colours with red alloy wheels this was one of the stand out bikes of the 70s. The engine turns over and gears select but it has been stood for a number of years so will need some recommissioning before use.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189