1978 Yamaha RD250D Project
Registration no. DIG 8469
Frame no. 1A2-208283
Engine no. 1A2-208283
Yamaha's final shot at an air-cooled quarter-litre twin, the RD250C arrived in 1976 looking just like the simultaneously introduced RD400. Indeed, the two machines were identical apart from bore/stroke dimensions, overall gearing and the use of cast alloy wheels on the RD400, the RD250 sticking with the conventional wire-spoked variety. In those days (the mid-1970s) learner motorcyclists could jump straight on a 250 after passing their 17th birthday, and the RD250, with its 15-second quarter-mile time and 90mph-plus top speed, provided all the thrills a teenager could want, on the road at least. The model was later up-dated as the RD250D, gaining the cast wheels and a rear disc brake, and then as the RD250E, with electronic ignition; it was replaced by the water-cooled RD250LC in 1980.

This matching-numbers RD250D was purchased by the private vendor in November 2004 and currently displays a total of 16,072 miles on the odometer. The machine is presented in fair condition in need of full recommissioning. Some parts are missing, most notably the headlight unit and main stand, while the engine does turn over and has compression. The machine comes with a V5c document and is sold strictly as viewed. One key present (fits all locks).
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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.
Lot to be sold without reserve.