Is March Madness all about RZ350s and RZ500s? It sure seems that way to me, given the number of fantastic Yamaha smokers we have seen pass through these pages recently. I hope you are not sick of these rare two stroke models, because here is another 500cc monster looking for a new home. When it…
Today’s Featured Listing is this very complete Yamaha FZR1000 with the 5 valve Genesis motor. These bikes have a loyal following amongst those who remember that they were incredibly powerful then and still very fast today. While EXUP was introduced later in 1989, these earlier examples were still rated at 135hp, 2.9 0 to 60mph,…
Official poll: Who is starting to feel old? Can you imagine that this RZ350, the last officially imported street legal two stroke in the US, is pushing the big three-0? Does that make you want one any less? I didn’t think so. 1984 Yamaha RZ350 for sale on eBay This RZ looks to have had…
Can you believe that this RZ500 is pushing 30? Iconic, collected, desired, and appreciating, the big brother to the RZ350 was never officially imported into the United States, much less into sunny Southern California. They were imported into Canada, however, and that is how so many of these beauties entered the US. The seller doesn’t…
At 308lbs wet and 50hp on tap, the seller says this 85 TZR250 will keep up with RZ350 with no problem, and I don’t doubt it. This attractive little package is the first year for the TZR250 and was originally sold in Japan. Today’s example has received some freshening and is exceptionally clean to my…
These both obviously need lots of attention, but they have already passed their reserves and will be sold if the auctions play out to the end. dc 1989 Yamaha TZR250R for sale on eBay 1990 Suzuki RGV250 for sale on eBay
RZ500’s are one of the most popular bikes sought after by our readers, but the RZV500 is even more rare in the states. The most notable difference is the use of an aluminum frame vs. a painted steel frame that reportedly saves nearly 30lbs. Other differences include a front fork that is adjustable for air…
Update 4.13.2014: Having failed to sell in it’s first auction with a high bid of $5800, the RZ350 is back on eBay with a high bid of $5100 and over 4 days remaining. Links updated. -dc Readers of this site are no strangers to the cult classic RZ350, but this Canadian import is a bit…