Rare Import: 1981 Yamaha RD350LC for Sale
1981 Yamaha RD350LC Kilometers: 1,859 Clean Title Listed Price: $9,999.99 Or Best Offer Listing Ends: Jan 10, 2025 1981 Yamaha RD350LC for Sale on eBay at $9,999 US fans of this site will no doubt be fans of the RZ350, but may not be as familiar with that bike’s predecessor, the Yamaha RD350LC, as it…
1998 Yamaha YZF-R1
1998 Yamaha YZF-R1 Miles: 20,000 Clean Title $11,500 1998 Yamaha YZF-R1 for sale on ebay SELLER I’ve owned for many years my personal rider All stock and runs perfect with no issues small, tiny ding on tank like you can’t even see almost small older repair by front turn signal see pics no corrosion at…
1992 Yamaha FZR600 Vance & Hines Edition
1992 Yamaha FZR600 Vance & Hines Edition Miles: 64 Single Family Owned Clean Idaho Title Bid at post: $13,000 Auction ends: Dec 10 No Reserve 1992 Yamaha FZR600 for sale on BaT Straight from BaT This 1992 Yamaha FZR600 is one of a reported 636 Vance & Hines Edition motorcycles produced, and this example was…
1989 Yamaha FZR1000
1989 Yamaha FZR1000 Miles: 16,438 VIN: 3GM002399 $6,000 Canadian Approx: $4,300 USD 1989 Yamaha FZR1000 for sale on ebay SELLER Maintenance: In preparation for the listing, the seller had us rebuild the carburetors, replace the spark plugs, change the oil, and install a new battery. Additionally, we made a list of recommended repairs. Olly did…
1-mile 1992 Yamaha FZR600 Vance & Hines Edition
21992 Yamaha FZR600 Miles: 1 Showroom only Bid at post: $8,000 Auction ends: Thursday UPDATE: Sold for $18,000 1992 yamaha FZR600 Vance & Hines on BaT Straight from BaT This 1992 Yamaha FZR600 is one of a limited number of Vance & Hines Edition units produced, and this example was shipped new to the selling…
1992 Yamaha FZR1000
1992 Yamaha FZR1000 Miles: 20,506 Clean Title Bid at post: $2,800 Auction ends: Monday, Nov. 18 Reserve not met “Good Running Bike. Has Cosmetic Imperfections” 1992 Yamaha FZR1000 for sale on ebay SELLER 1992 Yamaha FZR1000 fair condition bike that needs cosmetic work, but other than that is a good solid runner. Motor runs strong,…
1987 Yamaha YSR50
1987 Yamaha YSR50 Miles: 0 Clean Title VIN: JYA2RR001HA0008919 Bid at post: $4,000 Auction ends: Sat, Nov 9 1987 Yamaha YSR50 for sale on ebay Very clean and nearly original. Recent tires, fuel tank, and grips. Has original oil tank setup. Appears to have an aftermarket exhaust. Clutch is soft, so new kit included in…
Price Update: 1987 Yamaha TZR250 for Sale
Here in the US, 250cc machines are often derided as “learner bikes” or intended as budget commuter machines, but in other markets the 250cc class was extremely competitive, and the little bikes featured cutting-edge technology matched with razor-sharp handling. The highly-strung two-strokes made surprising power, but accessing their full potential required skill as, in spite…
Cool x 1000: 1998 Yamaha TZ125
1998 Yamaha TZ125 Miles: 100 VIN #74 (CE92C-000074) Clean Title Bid at post: $5,750 Auction ends: Nov 7 BIN $11,500 1998 Yamaha TZ125 for sale on ebay This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated, hopefully. SELLER Yamaha’s 125cc Grand Prix Road Racer A Race Bred Classic Ultra Lightweight 124cc Liquid Cooled 2…
1989 Yamaha FZR1000
1989 Yamaha FZR1000 Miles: 16,438 VIN: 3GM002399 $9,500 CAD Approx: $6,880 USD OBO 1989 Yamaha FZR1000 for sale on ebay Maintenance: In preparation for the listing, the seller had us rebuild the carburetors, replace the spark plugs, change the oil, and install a new battery. Additionally, we made a list of recommended repairs. Olly did…
Usable Fun Power: 2001 Skorpion Sport Cup 660
2001 MZ Skorpion Sport Cup Miles: 6,150 Engine: 660 Yamaha Clean Title VIN: SNZ6SES2517506605 Located near Albany, NY $4,499.99 2001 Skorpion Sport Cup for sale on ebay This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated, hopefully. SELLER Regrettably, I’m selling my 2001 Skorpion Sport Cup. Located in upstate NY (near Albany). Yamaha…
Commute in Style: 1992 Yamaha Seca 2
1992 Yamaha Seca 2 Miles: 2,226 Clean Title $3,350 Southern California 1992 Yamaha Seca2 for sale on ebay Seller Hello ! I’m selling my 1992 Yamaha Seca 2 this is a time capsule with 2267 miles only. Title is clean, registered under my name, pink slip on hands, tool kit and owners manual available. Runs…
1985 Yamaha FZ750
1985 Yamaha FZ750 Miles: 20k $6,000 Albany, NY area 1985 Yamaha FZ750 for sale in NY SELLER 1st year. Every day ride. 20k miles. Just inspected. Rare Ones We have seen a handful of these over the past 15 years. Reader, Jess, dropped some great wisdom on us commenting, “1983 through ’86 was an amazing…
1984 Yamaha RZ350 in MA
Craigslist Quickie 1984 Yamaha RZ350 Miles: 16,436 Second Owner $7,500 Turner Falls, MA 1984 Yamaha RZ350 for sale in MA “There is a certain joy to unrefined fast.” So said Dan, our founder, in 2019 while writing about the RZ350 on RSBFS. “Built as emissions were about to kill street two strokes in this country,…
Funny Front Redux: 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 for Sale
1993 Yamaha GTS1000 Miles: 3,440 Clean Title Buy It Now: $9,450 Listing Ends: October 4th, 2024 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 for Sale on eBay at $9,450 Hot on the heels of yesterday’s Bimota Tesi is a Japanese take on the hub-steered front end motorcycle, Yamaha’s GTS1000. Instead of building a cutting-edge sportbike, Yamaha took James Parker’s…
Wonder Twins: Pair of ’89 Yamaha YSR50’s on BaT
Pair of ’89 Yamaha YSR50’s on BaT Miles: 267 & 4k Clean MA Title and Clean NY Title Bid at post: $6,950 Auction ends: Tomorrow! Sept 5 No Reserve Located in Massachusetts UPDATE: Sold for $8,200 Pair of ’89 Yamaha YSR50’s on BaT Straight from BaT This pair of 1989 Yamaha YSR50s were acquired by…
Rivals! Featured Listing: 1987 Suzuki RG500Γ and 1985 Yamaha RZ500 for Sale
Today’s Featured Listing spotlights a matched pair of bikes that were effectively rivals both on and off the track: Suzuki’s RG500Γ “Gamma” and Yamaha’s RD500LC. Both were Grand Prix replicas that used 500cc liquid-cooled, two-stroke four-cylinder engines, although Suzuki used a square configuration, as opposed to Yamaha’s vee. Suzuki’s design philosophy hewed closer to that…
1984 Yamaha RZ350
1984 Yamaha RZ350 Miles: 16,436 Second Owner Clean Title $8,500 Turner Falls, MA 1984 Yamaha RZ350 for sale in MA Very clean, runs great, original and not restored. 16,436 miles. I bought this in 2015 from the original owner. It has some small dings in the tank and minor chips in the fiberglass as this…
Featured Listing: 1986 Yamaha TZR250 Update
Update: Relisted on ebay with a reserve of $9,000 1986 Yamaha TZR250 1KT Race Replica Whenever a bike comes to RSBFS the first thing I do is look through our 16 years of archives to see if we have posted about this particular make, model and year. The TZR250 model has received lots of love…
Featured Listing: 1981 Yamaha RD350LC for Sale
A rare sight here in the US, today’s Yamaha RD350LC is a lightweight, performance two-stroke the likes of which haven’t been seen here in a long time, as emissions legislation effectively killed off road-going “smokers” in the 1980s. It’s a shame, as two-strokes are naturally lighter than four-strokes of equivalent power, and are mechanically much…
Something Completely Different: 1992 Yamaha TDM850 for Sale
1992 Yamaha TDM 850 Miles: 5,531 Clean Title Listing Price: $6,400 Listing Ends: August 25th, 2024 1992 Yamaha TDM 850 for Sale on eBay for $6,400 This 1992 Yamaha TDM 850 isn’t really a sportbike in the traditional sense. It’s much more road-focused and versatile, a bit like Ducati’s original Multistrada, except a good bit…
Featured Listing: 1993 Yamaha FZR1000 for Sale
Today’s Featured Listing 1993 Yamaha FZR1000 was originally purchased by the seller based on a post he saw right here on RSBFS! If you’re looking for an 80s/90s sportbike, you really won’t find better than this showroom-fresh, 3000 mile example that represents the final iteration of this iconic superbike that ceased production back in 1995.…
Elemental: 1988 Yamaha TZR250 for Sale on eBay
1998 Yamaha TZR250 1KT Kilometers: 23,783 Clean Title Bid at post: $5,823 Auction Ends: July 29th, 2024 Reserve Not Met 1988 Yamaha TZR250 for Sale on eBay Introduced in 1986, the Yamaha TZR250 was the company’s entry into the fiercely contested 250cc sportbike class that was popular almost everywhere… except maybe the US. Here, there…
1987 Yamaha FJ1200
1987 Yamaha FJ1200 Miles: 8,900 $3,900 OBO 1987 Yamaha FJ1200 for sale in NJ SELLER 1987 Yamaha FJ1200 has 8900 miles. Still looks like new. Bone stock. Runs great, no issues – carbs rebuilt and balanced last season. Not registered yet this year. Must see to appreciate. Will eventually need tank sealed (in line filter…
Original Owner: 1989 Yamaha FZR 1000
1989 Yamaha FZR1000 Miles: 23,146 Original Owner Located in Punta Gorda, FL $9,500 firm 1989 Yamaha FZR1000 for sale in FL Seller For Sale is a 1989 Yamaha FZR 1000. I am the original owner of the bike. Modifications include a period correct Yoshimura slip, and a set of Kuni flat side Carbs. Everything else…
1999 Yamaha YZF R1
Low miles, high dollars 1999 Yamaha YZF Miles: 591 Clean Title VIN: JYARN02E9XA003013 Grand Island, NY 1999 Yamaha YZF R1 for sale on ebay Seller’s Notes This is a 100% original and unmodified first generation, 1999 Yamaha R1, with only 591 original miles. It is as close to showroom condition as I think you’ll find…
1997 Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace
Happy Independence Day From our family in the USA to all of you, we hope you can get out today and ride a bike that makes you smile. Today’s find hails from the North side of Chicago 1997 Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace 8,350 miles Clear title $5,500 1997 Yamaha YzF1000R Thuderace for sale in Chicago Seller…
Original Owner: 1999 Yamaha YZF-R1
1999 Yamaha YZF-R1 Miles: 5,691 Original Owner Clean CA Title Bid at post: $2,800 Auction ends in 4 days No Reserve Update: sold for $7,500 on 6/30/2024 1999 Yamaha YZF-R1 on auction at BaT Straight from BaT: This 1999 Yamaha YZF-R1 is finished in metallic blue with white and silver accents and is powered by…
1994 Yamaha FZR600
1994 Yamaha FZR600 Miles: 5,200 Clean NM Title Rio Rancho, New Mexico UPDATE: Sold for $4,500. Congratulations! 1994 Yamaha FZR600 for sale in New Mexico Seller Wow! Own a piece of history! You won’t find another FZR600 like this! Here is my 1994 Yamaha FZR600R up for sale. This bike has 5,200 original miles on…
1999 Yamaha YZF-R1
1999 Yamaha YZF-R1 Miles: 9,000 Second Owner Clean Minnesota Title Bid at post: $1,999 Auction ends: June 22 No Reserve 1999 Yamaha YZF-R1 for sale on Bring a Trailer Straight from BaT: This 1999 Yamaha YZF-R1 remained with its first owner until it was acquired by the seller in 2023, following approximately a decade in…
Classic Mile Muncher: 1986 Yamaha FJ1200 for Sale
1986 Yamaha FJ1200 for Sale on eBay Miles: 21,290 Clean Texas Title Listing Price: $4,999 Listing Ends: May 25th, 2024 1986 Yamaha FJ1200 for Sale on eBay An evolution of Yamaha’s earlier FJ1100 with a slightly larger bore, better suspension, and a bunch of detail changes, the FJ1200 lacked Yamaha’s signature technological innovations with names…
1989 Yamaha FZR1000
1989 Yamaha FZR1000 Miles: 9,757 Clean Title VIN: JYA3LKC03KA002197 $7,500 OBO Post ends: June 17 1989 Yamaha FZR1000 for sale on ebay This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated, hopefully. SELLER Classic ’89 Yamaha FZR 1000 sport bike in excellent condition with 9757 original miles. The bike has always been adult…
Grand Prix Hero: 1984 Yamaha RZ500 for Sale
1984 Yamaha RZ500 Miles: 22,000* Clean Title Listing Price: $24,000 Listing Ends: June 14th, 2024 1984 Yamaha RZ500 for Sale on eBay Today’s 1984 Yamaha RZ500 is from the two-stroke era of motorcycle performance, when Grand Prix grids were the exclusive playground of snarling, smoking, lightweight machines running on fragrant premix. Motorcycles have always been…
1976 Yamaha RD400
1976 Yamaha RD400 Original Geneva Green Two Stroke Miles: 5,920 Clean CA Title $8,800 1976 Yamaha RD400 for sale in CA SELLER 1976 RD400 original Geneva green This is the first year US market only color way. Took me 6 years to find a nice low mile all original paint example. The bike is completely…
1987 Yamaha YSR50
1987 Yamaha YSR50 Miles: 88, oh my! Original Owner Never been titled or registered $16,000 OBO 1987 Yamaha YSR50 for sale on Ebay Seller 1987 YAMAHA YSR 50, Original owner, 88 Miles. The motorcycle is museum quality, Absolutely no dings, dents, scratches, corrosion or rust. This is the HOLY GRAIL OF YSR’s. Nothing modified. All…
1984 Yamaha RZ350
1984 Yamaha RZ350 Miles: 6,000 Third Owner Clean Title Bid at post: $8,500 Auction ends: April 27 1984 Yamaha RZ350 for sale on Ebay SELLER Selling our near mint rz350 Bike has had 2 previous owners Bike runs and rides great Everything works as should Non stock items: Pipes bars rear signals airfilter Don’t have…
1995 Yamaha FZR1000G
1995 Yamaha FZR1000G Miles: 620, perhaps a few more Second Owner Clean Title Marana, AZ $15,000 1995 Yamaha FZR1000G for sale in AZ SELLER You read that right. 600 miles. Ok, It’s really about 620 and climbing because it’s so fun to ride. It had been sitting for 28 years when I bought it from…
Track Day Tuesday: Jonathan Rea Limited Edition Replica R1
2024 Yamaha Jonathan Rea Limited Edition Replica R1 Miles: 0 65 produced £29,995 (“On The Road” including VAT) Check out the listing and reserve your bike Crescent Yamaha out of the UK put these up for sale about 10 days ago. We are assuming there are still some available since the ‘Enquire Now’ link is…
1993 Yamaha FZR1000
1993 Yamaha FZR1000 Miles: 3,900 San Juan Capistrano, California, $11,900 OBO 1993 Yamaha FZR1000 for sale on ebay This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated, hopefully. SELLER Runs fantastic Never tracked Factory OEM spare parts may be included (see pics) New Michelin 2CT tires installed All fluids changed All OEM panels…
Tariff Beater: 1987 Yamaha FZ700
1987 Yamaha FZ700 Miles: 25,994 Clean CA Title $7,000 OBO 1987 Yamaha FZ700 for sale on ebay This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated, hopefully. SELLER 1987 Yamaha FZ700TC Known as the “Tariff Beater”. Rated at 102 hp (for a 700cc engine in 1987!) at 10,500 rpm, with about 60 ft-lbs…
Project Kenny: 1984 Yamaha RZ350
Project Kenny 1984 Yamaha RZ350 Miles: 18,954 Bid at post: $7,400 Auction ends: Tomorrow at 9pm, Friday April 5 Clean title Chicago, IL 1984 Yamaha Rz350 Project found on ebay This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated, hopefully. SELLER 1984 RZ350 many new or rebuilt items. !. front calipers 2. Front…
1992 Yamaha FZR600 Vance & Hines Edition
1992 Yamaha FZR600 Miles: 17k Clean Georgia Title Bid at post: $1,099 Auction ends: Wed, March 13 No Reserve 1992 Yamaha FZR600 Vance & Hines Edition on BaT Straight from Bring A Trailer: This 1992 Yamaha FZR600 is one of a limited number of Vance & Hines Edition units produced, all of which were finished…
1988 Yamaha FZR1000
1988 Yamaha FZR1000 27,000 miles One Owner Clean Title $6,500 On Ebay until April 2 1988 Yamaha FZR1000 found on ebay This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated, hopefully. Seller 1988 YAMAHA FZR1000 – 27K MILE SURVIVOR EXCELLENT BRAKES, TIRES AND CLUTCH – FOX REAR SHOCK TUNED FRONT FORKS, VALVING AND…
1986 Yamaha SRX600 found in Albuquerque
Craigslist Quickie 1986 Yamaha SRX600 Miles: 19,050 Clean Title Albuquerque, NM $3,900 1986 Yamaha SRX 600 SELLER Very hard to find 1986 Yamaha srx600 super single. Starts right up. Tires have only 300 miles on them. Paint is outstanding and it runs great. Was tuned last fall at High Velocity and has zero issues. Buy…
1987 Yamaha TZR250
1987 Yamaha TZR250 Miles: 7,000 Clean Title Bid at post: $8,500 Reserve not met Buy It Now: $11,000 Auction ends: Wed, March 6 SELLER Yamaha TZR 250 Japanese Import 2 stroke Vintage bike. The speedo reads in Kilometers which converts just under 7000 miles… Excellent shape for its age Runs strong and fast. This bike…
Fantastic Friday: 1991 Yamaha FZR750R
1991 Yamaha FZR750R – OW01 Limited Edition Miles: 2,750 Bid at post: $6,769 20 bids already Auction ends: March 3 Reserve not met This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated, hopefully. 1991 OW01 Limited Edition found on ebay SELLER Owo1 Fzr-r 750 Only 2,750 miles Vehicle Details Sell my OW01 FZR-R…
1985 Yamaha RZ500
1985 Yamaha RZ500 Miles: 10,439 Second Owner Bid at post: $8,800 Auction ends: Feb 29 This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated, hopefully. 1985 Yamaha RZ500 for sale on Ebay SELLER The 1985 Yamaha RZ500 is powered by a liquid 499cc two-stroke v4 along with a six speed transmission. The RZ500…
1998 Yamaha YZF-R
1998 Yamaha YZF-R Miles: 13,500 Bid at post: $2,425 Auction ends: Monday, Feb 12 This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated, hopefully. 1998 Yamaha YZF-R for sale on Ebay Seller Howdy! My 1998 R1 is super clean and low vin. Adult owned and garage kept. I bought this bike from my…
1979 Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special
Craigslist Quickie 1979 Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special 6,574 miles Clean Title $11,000 Las Vegas 1979 Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special spotted in Vegas Seller All original with very low miles, California bike, cases never split, original clutch, carbs, pipes. Some rubber grommets here and there replaced, new tires. Runs and rides perfect. Clean title, I have…
A Stunner: 1985 Yamaha FZ750
From the RSBFS archivesIn December of 2021, Donn posted an FZ750 here on RSBFS shedding some great wisdom about the FZ750, “Engineers from Iwata found an ideal solution to increasing intake flow and reducing valve mass and friction losses. Smaller valves made the 10,500 rpm feasible, with accessories built behind the crankshaft to keep the…
Barrel of fun: 1993 Yamaha SRX400 3VN
Back on the BlockWe posted this bike back in January of 22 and Vincent commented, “Very neat bike, would be a barrel of fun to wring the neck of. And those Sumitomo stoppers are some of the best.” Have to agree – this bike looks like loads of fun. Asking $5,000 OBO14,153 miles Seller1993…
1987 Yamaha SRX 250
Only available in the US for one year8,756 miles4 bids so far at $2,500Ends Saturday at 12:26pmvin: jya2nw008ha000343located in Arizona Seller1987 Yamaha SRX 250, Super rare collector bike! 1 year ONLY in the US. Incredibly clean for a 36 year old bike. Has new tires and runs perfect, never been dropped. This bike is a…
1972 Yamaha TD3… with famous history
According to Mike at RSBFS, “The TD3 is a parallel twin, 250cc aircooled two stroke. This is stone-age technology for which much knowledge exists. Common RD series hop up tricks apply here (the RD being the Road model, the TD being the Track model), and parts are readily available. As such, these are popular bikes…
1988 Yamaha FZR400 found in Victoria, Canada
Craigslist Quickie1988 Yamaha FZR400Original plastics$7500 CAD / $5500 USD17,829 km UPDATE: Sold for asking price to and American buyer.Both buyer and seller are RSBFS readers. Congratulations! Seller1988 Yamaha FZR400 $7500 CAD / $5500 USD. 17,829 km, completely original plastics, exhaust, upholstery in excellent condition. Never been dropped or restored. This is an original 35 year old…
Collector Alert – 1986 Yamaha YSR
To be stored in a cool, dry locationZero-miles mini for all you mini-maniacs out there. It never had gas in the tank, only 3 push-miles. Did I mention it has never been started? There is a collection somewhere in the world missing this bike. SellerNew Bike never fueled!Rare Tech21 never offered in USAClear and clean…
Featured Listing – 1985 Yamaha RZ350
Update: Sold for $12,500 to a RSBFS reader! Received first offer on day 1, sold within a week.Congratulations to both buyer and seller! RSBFS reader Scott in Tucson, AZ brings us this beautiful, one-owner example of oil-injected greatness – a 1985 Yamaha RZ350 in the striking red/white livery. The U.S. faithful will know this is…
SWARM spotted – Multiple 2006 Yamaha R1’s
The bee’s nest is up for sale!Multiple low-mile 2006 Yamaha R1’s, including a couple of LE’s are on Craigslist in California. Seller2006 Yamaha R1’s for sale. Very low miles on all bikes.Standard 50th Anniversary’s $10,000Limited Edition with 2500miles $17,500Limited Edition with 150miles $21,000All have current California TitleSeveral available, OR $90,000 for the whole collection. Open to…
1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special
1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona SpecialClean – original4305 milesVIN 3J7000312Bid at posting: $11,100 (29 bids)Reserve not met5 days until auction ends SellerThis rare and desirable Canadian 1979 Yamaha RD 400F Daytona Special is a very original classic two stroke motorcycle that has been recently and thoroughly refreshed. This RD just received all new fluids, new engine…
Detroit Deal – 1992 Yamaha YZF750R or FZR?
Update: This bike sold, quickly. One photo Carbs are off for cleaningLooks clean and whole with low miles (9,200) and a great price. $2,000 OBO Seller1992 Yamaha YZF750R Canadian model, currently not running as the carburetors have been removed and need cleaning, otherwise is in great condition, asking $2000, reasonable offers considered. RSBFSWe don’t normally…
1986 Yamaha RZ350
Found on Craigslist in North Hollywood, CATotally 80sThe RZ350 was sold until 1985 in the US. This model was sold in Canada until 1990. It was part of Yamaha’s “RZ” series, which had its roots in Yamaha’s successful racing bikes. The RZ was the final evolution of the Yamaha RD series. Possibly the most popular…
1985 Yamaha RZ350 Kenney Roberts Edition
1985 Yamaha RZ350 Kenny Roberts Edition14 bids at noon Friday, $10,500 was the current bid10,616 milesBidding ends Sunday afternoon – click the button below to check it out! Now let’s talk two strokes.They’re like the adrenaline junkies of the motorcycle world. They rev high and keep things lightweight, which basically means you’re in for an…
Ride ’em, don’t hide ’em – 2006 Yamaha R1 LE
Some of the goodies that came with the LE:– OHLINS front and rear suspension– Marchesini wheels– 20 MM longer swing arm – Titanium exhaust system This is the second bike of this line to be listed for sale this week – but there is a big difference between the two specimens. One has zero miles…
Zero Miles! 2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE
Bidding on ebay ends on Thursday, Aug 31. This motorcycle is #223 out of 500. One of the most noticeable differences with the Limited Edition model was the use of lightweight Marchesini forged aluminum wheels. These wheels not only reduced the overall weight of the motorcycle but also added a high-performance and exclusive touch. On…
Two Decades of Ownership: 1988 Yamaha FZR1000
The Yamaha FZR1000 from the late 80s and early 90s has garnered mixed opinions compared to the Suzuki GSX-R1100. Despite its competence, the FZR1000 was seen as less cool choice among powerful superbikes. This paradox is intriguing, given that the FZR1000 boasted more advanced features, notably its innovative aluminum Deltabox frame, a pioneering design for…
Imported Goods – 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 Thunderace
This YZF 1000 Thunderace bike from 1997 immigrated from Europe. These were only sold in the US for one year, so they are not in abundance this side of the pond. This fact however does not translate into hard-to-find parts as this bike was created from other Yamaha parts. In a nutshell, this bike combines…
Low Mile Alert – 1982 Yamaha Seca Turbo 650
The Yamaha Seca Turbo 650 was one of the pioneering motorcycles to feature a factory-installed turbocharger. Turbocharging technology was relatively new in the motorcycle industry at the time, and the Seca Turbo showcased Yamaha’s innovative approach to enhancing performance. This auction ends tonight. From the seller:the bike starts immediately, runs great with no issues, and…
Well Preserved and Original 1985 Yamaha RZ350
The RZ350 holds a special place in the history of RSBFS. It was the last of the 50-state factory two strokes, featuring advanced technology like liquid cooling, a computer-controlled adjustable exhaust port (YPVS), and catalytic converters. Despite these impressive features, its presence in the US was short-lived, especially in California. While the RZ350 was produced…
Yamaha TZR250 2MA in Florida
The 2MA TZR250 (for sale on eBay) represents Yamaha’s pioneering and definitive entry into the 250cc class, setting the standard for small sportbikes. These quarter-liter sportbikes incorporated advanced technology typically reserved for larger motorcycles, establishing themselves as formidable machines. In the United States, the 250cc motorcycles served as efficient commuters, beginner bikes, and off-road vehicles.…
Harris Yamaha TZ250 Race Bike available in Ontario, Canada
Revving up nostalgia and embodying the sheer essence of speed, Dave is presenting his Harris Yamaha TZ250! Adorned with striking curves and a ferocious two-stroke engine, this legendary two-wheeled marvel commanded attention on and off the track. From the moment the first twist of the throttle unleashed its symphony of power, riders and enthusiasts alike…
Rare Zoot -1985 Yamaha RZ500
Originally available in Canada as one of those morsels of forbidden sport fruit taunting US riders from just over the border, this 1985 Yamaha RZ500 now resides in the US of A down Florida way and is looking for a new home. Sporting updated expansion chamber pipes, a steering damper and a few more stickers…
Short fuse: 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 Thunderace
Here’s a rare bike in the U.S., the YZF1000 Thunderace! Imported for only one year here, these are so rare now that this one was actually imported from Europe. Bodywork looks clean and all the bits are there, but the rest appears a bit weather worn. On the other hand, the seller states everything works…
Blue World – 2000 Yamaha R1 with 85 Miles !
Almost hiding in Yamaha’s corporate blue, this R1 was parked shortly after its first ride or two and is now ready for a second life after a career on display. 2000 Yamaha YZF-R1 for sale on eBay Introduced just a couple of years before as a much more sporting liter, the R1 used a vertical…
Parallel Universe – 1982 Yamaha RD350LC
For a significant number of riders across a wide swath of age ranges, the Yamaha RD series represents the pinnacle of the adolescent hoonabike. Sporting a minimalist profile with sporting intent, the lightweight two stroke twin has been a longstanding favorite – be it the classic air cooled RD, the not-imported-into-the-US liquid cooled RD-LC, or…
All The Carbon: 2016 Yamaha R1M
One could be mistaken to think that RSBFS has some kind of bias towards Italian motorcycles. Well maybe not completely wrong, but exotic bikes come from other places too. Case and point is the Yamaha R1M. Not just the basic, but also well respected R1, the M adds carbon, Ohlins and more. Think of it…
Crazy Cat Lady – 1985 Yamaha RZ350
Keeping the pre-mix party going is today’s very rare, totally stock (right down to the factory catalytic converters) 1985 Yamaha RZ350 in red/white colors. Much has been said regarding these little RZs, and they are generally a much-lusted after bike despite the smaller capacity. This bike has low miles, and looks to be pretty authentic.…
Double Header – 1992 Yamaha TZR250R 3XV
If yesterday’s ’91 model year TZR250 in the muted grey colors didn’t quite get your motor running, how about a fresh-from-Japan ’92 model year in the bright and cheery white/red livery? This is a bike that looks like it is going fast even when it isn’t, and as a 250cc v-twin two stroke pushing a…
Grey Away – 1991 Yamaha TZR250 3XV
Most small smokers came in race lookalike themes, but today’s rare TZR-250 draws fans with its chic subdued livery. 1991 Yamaha TZR250 for sale at Iconic Motorbike Auctions Though legislatively limited to 45 hp, the 90 degree V-twin aboard the later 3XV variants is the most naturally balanced and capable of several more ponies with…
Napoleon Dynamite – 1984 Yamaha RD500LC
Unlike the geeky and ungainly title character who comes good at the end (#spoileralert), the Yamaha RD500LC has never been anything but cool. The Japanese interpretation of what a street-going, 500cc two-stroke GP machine should be, today’s example appears to have played around in France before being imported into the US and going through a…
Outkast – 1993 Yamaha GTS1000
1993 Yamaha GTS1000 There’s a famous song you may have heard at proms, birthday parties, late nights out, etc from the early 2000s. Today, “Hey Ya!” by OutKast is a massively popular hit and is still frequently utilized by DJ across the country to get people singing along. However, the story wasn’t always so rosy.…
King’s Dominion – 1985 Yamaha RZ350
Undersized pictures haven’t shrunk interest in this low mileage rider in central PA. This KR signature edition has some interesting updates, plus all the original parts. 1985 Yamaha RZ350 for sale on eBay The liquid cooled 350 was the last gasp for the two-stroke, at least stateside. It had an early power valve system, 18-inch…
Original Middleweight – 1979 Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special
The motorcycle world is currently agog with the 400cc class. Earlier this year Kawasaki announced plans to release the 2023 ZX-4RR to American buyers, and comments on these pages and on the RSBFS Facebook page lit up. And while the new ZX-RR harkens back to the gray market middleweights of the 1990s, Yamaha was way…
Black in Back – 1998 Yamaha FZR600R with 2,713 miles !
Out behind the pallet jack, tires and batteries on charge, a certain dealership had an FZR600 hidden since the turn of the century. Just a few pictures but what’s here looks good. And black. 1998 Yamaha FZR600R for sale on eBay Manufacturers in this segment bounce between advanced engineering and budget consciousness, and luckily the…
Featured Listing – 1992 Yamaha TZR-250RS with California reg !
Update 12.7.2022: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Over its ten year lifespan, Yamaha’s TZR-250 went through lightning-quick development, starting as a parallel twin in 1986 and wresting the championship away from Honda in 1990 and 1993. RSBFS fan Tom presents his totally rare 3XV8 with lots of recent maintenance and…
Track Bike Tuesday – 1996 Yamaha YZR500 OWJ1
It might be more likely to see a herd of unicorns than to spot this epic Yamaha on a racetrack, but it did run at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this summer. Offered by RSBFS friends over at Iconic Motorbikes, this ’96 team bike was owned by Kenny Roberts Sr. until a few years ago…
Two-fer of Angry Bees: 1985 Yamaha RZ350 (times two!)
Today we have a bit of a choose your own adventure situation. Assuming you find the RZ350 a RSBFS-worthy ride, what we have today is two different – completely stock and original – examples. One bike is a west coaster, residing in sunny California. The other is an Easterner, braving the Windy City of Chicago,…
Smoother – 1994 Yamaha FZR1000
As the 80’s turned into the 90’s, Yamaha’s superbike had ceded some of the sportiest territory but evolved into a mile-eating GT. Today’s has a few choice additions and the original colors in very good shape. 1994 Yamaha FZR1000 for sale on eBay Genesis and EXUP can’t be found on current Yamaha’s, but back in…
Thump Supporter – 1986 Yamaha SRX 600
From the cheaper seats – but no less fun – comes a bit of a unicorn in the UJM world, the Yamaha SRX 600. Emulating a British single by heritage, offering Japanese performance and technology by design, and providing impossible fun in a narrow and lightweight package, the SRX was gone before we knew it.…
Clean and Original – 1986 Yamaha RZV500R
If the RZ350 earlier this week didn’t wake you from your four stroke stupor, then perhaps another 150cc and 2 cylinders of even more smoking goodness can rouse your interest. In today’s post you will find what looks to be a museum quality home market RZ500 – the aluminum framed, restricted output, ultra rare RZV500R.…
Re-Californication: 1984 Yamaha RZ350
The Yamaha RZ350 was the last of the federally imported two strokes into the EPA-heavy state of California. With precise oil injection, the Yamaha Power Valve System (YPVS) to maximize efficiency, and air-injection and catalytic converters in the exhaust stream, this was the cleanest factory smoker on the planet in 1984. Sadly this was not…
Featured Listing – 1994 Yamaha GTS1000
From the seller: There are places on the bike that look like scrapes or scratches that are simply reflections or glare but I couldn’t find a way to shoot in sunlight without them and the bike just looked dull shooting when overcast. Update 9.14.2022: New start up video added! Update 9.9.2022: Relisted on eBay or…
Good From Afar – 1984 Yamaha RZ350
Just a quickie post on a potentially interesting mystery bike for your weekend reading and researching. It is listed as a 1984 Yamaha RZ350, and these are always fun bikes to post about. The fan base is rabid, and these are getting more and more rare as time passes. In today’s case the mystery is…
Super Rare & Single: 1986 Yamaha SRX600
In the world of Yamaha, this is not really a sport bike. It is not mega powerful. It does nothing extraordinary. Yet somehow the SRX – this retro British single – is a lost gem in the models offered by the Yamaha Motor Co. Lightweight, impossibly narrow, and ultimately flickable, the SRX represents all the…
Featured Listing – 1998 Yamaha YZF-R1
Yamaha knocked its superbike rivals back on their heels with the R1, packing 149 hp into a light, tight package. Longtime RSBFS reader Erik is making his R1 available, quite excellent with 8,348 miles. 1998 Yamaha YZF-R1 asking $15,000 Trying to keep the chassis compact, Yamaha positioned the transmission input and output shafts vertically, making…
1985 Yamaha RZ500 in Toronto
Here’s a really clean Yamaha RZ500 with less than 10k miles! We always celebrate the RZ500 on RSBFS because it was of course never officially offered in the U.S. and really represents one of the most collectible two stroke models of the era. The engineering and packaging represents the best of the industry in 1985…
I Love the Smell of Castor Oil in the Morning: 1985 Yamaha RZ350
Another beautiful summer’s day, another beautiful Yamaha RZ350. Every year – like clockwork – when spring has sprung the RZs pop up out of hiding like dandelions. Few bikes are as coveted as the last of the factory, street going two-strokes, and pushing nearly 40 years on in the US these are getting harder to…
Miracle (1/4) Mile – 1985 Yamaha V-Max
The V-Max needed just a hair over ten seconds to muscle its way into North American hearts, and was in the showrooms for a surprising 35 years. Somewhere between classic and vintage now, this V-Max pushes all the right buttons, provided they are in a straight line. 1985 Yamaha V-Max for sale on eBay Hamamatsu…
Back to the Future: 1993 Yamaha GTS 1000
At some point in the history of the motorcycle evolution, someone decided that taking what worked out back (i.e. swingarm rear suspension) should also work on the front. Thus the concept of the backwards motorcycle, the funny front end, or the better mousetrap was born. But lest you think that this was a recent evolutionary…
V for Victory: 1984 Yamaha RZV500R
One collector RZV invariably breeds another, and today’s offering is a slightly more used – but just as pretty and rare – 1984 Yamaha RZV500R. The last example was a zero hour, push mile only example that failed to sell at nearly $74,000 high bid. Today’s bike shows a few more miles, has been lightly…
A Mild Thump – 1987 Yamaha SRX250
Yamaha wanted to extend the success of their singles and developed 600, 400, and more rarely 250 variants. Though references to US imports are hard to find, this excellent example has an MPH speedometer. 1987 Yamaha SRX250 for sale on eBay Even though there were similar Yamaha 250 singles, the SRX engine was its own…
Zero Hour: NEW 1984 Yamaha RZV500R!
When the mind turns to imported motorcycles, the smell of castor oil wafts in the air. Such is the case in the United States at least, as most smokers were phased out of EPA nomenclature by the end of the 1970s. Two strokes were still being built and sold elsewhere however, and among the Holy…
Forbidden Fruit: 2005 Yamaha MT-01 In The USA
For many the current line up of Yamaha’s MT series naked bikes are the go to performance street bikes. They offer a very attractive package of usable speed and manageable ergonomics. If you are looking to have one do it all motorcycle, it is hard to go wrong with an MT07 or other offerings. With…
RSBFS Featured Listing Summary
Here’s all the available Featured Listings from our readers in the last week of May 2022! -dc Mike has dropped the price of his GTS1000 listing to $6,750 CAD which is roughly $5,279 today. Michael’s 2002 Ducati 748 listing went live last week. He’s looking for an enthusiast to take over stewardship of this excellent…
Hive Mentality – 1984 Yamaha RZ350
With spring in full swing and summer right around the corner RZ350s are popping up like, well, weeds. Scare in quality and quantity, 2022 has brought out a spate of strong contenders; bikes that present as well as any we have seen. So too is today’s find, a 1984 bumble bee 350 out of Montana…
The Same, But Different: 1984 Yamaha RZ350
In an earlier post, RSBFS Staff Writer Donn notes: Hardly a week goes by that a new RZ350 doesn’t pop up these days! I would like to take this opportunity to upgrade that statement considerably. Because today we have a double RZ350 Friday (take two – they’re small)! Forget Friday the 13th. This is Friday…
King’s Livery – 1985 Yamaha RZ350 Kenny Roberts
Hardly a week goes by that a new* RZ350 doesn’t pop up these days ! While not a show bike, this example shows the Kenny Roberts colors nicely and has a bunch of NLA period updates. 1985 Yamaha RZ350 for sale on eBay Yamaha knew that the two-stroke legality wouldn’t last forever, but kept updating…
Instant Collection: Five 400cc sport bikes from the 1990s
The 400cc sport bike set has been a hot topic on the pages of RSBFS, and were in fact part of the early focus of the site when it was entirely dedicated to finding grey market listings for sport bikes not originally imported into the United States. From those humble beginnings RSBFS grew to encompass…
Red Shift – Original Owner 1989 Yamaha FZR1000
For 1989 Yamaha packed a host of updates into their 5-valve FZR-1000, making it a very performance-oriented liter. This San Diego owner had a custom design done by a notable painter, and then parked it for a generation. Looks to be ready for a new rider ! 1989 Yamaha FZR1000 for sale on eBay Yamaha…
Another Day, Another RZ350 For Sale
2022 has brought plenty of Yamaha RZ350’s to market. Today’s is a runner but needs some light cosmetic work. The good news is that the reserve appears met and current bid is a hair over $9k with 2 days remaining. 1985 Yamaha RZ350 for sale on eBay from the seller: The bike was bought several…
Track Bike Tuesday: 1992 Yamaha OW01 SBK
The 90s battles for dominance in World Superbike racing are some of the best stories of motorcycle racing history. It gave us bikes like the Honda RC30 and the Yamaha OW01. The demand for the 500 or so Yamaha OW01 road bikes has skyrocketed in recent years. Collectors want a piece of that history in…
Not collectible yet – FZR600 and CBR600F3
They’re not limited editions, nor made in boutique factories, or even homologated for racing. But if you’re now in late 40’s or early 50’s, chances are you’ve owned or ridden one of these. And considering how old we were at the time, it may have even been your first taste of truly fast sportbike at…
Southwestern Style: 1984 Yamaha RZV500R
The world of 500cc two strokes is pretty small. But within that world is an even more exclusive club of limited editions and unique models. On the Yamaha side, the RZ500 is cool. But the Japanese market restricted offering of the RZV500R borders on the unicorn. Never officially exported by Yamaha outside of Japan, the…
2012 Yamaha YZF R1 World GP 50th Anniversary Edition 0001/2000 For Sale!
2012 Yamaha YZF R1 World GP 50th Anniversary Edition 0001/2000 For Sale! Make: Yamaha Model: R1 60th Anniversary Badge: 1 of 2000 Mileage: 12,342 Location: Villa Rica, Georgia Price: $12,000 starting bid or $25,000 BIN In the words of Reese Bobby “If you ain’t first- you’re last!” Yes indeed, here is your chance to pick…
Quick Smoke Break: 1985 Yamaha RZ350
There seems to be a marked increase in available RZ350s as of late, a clear sign that Spring has officially sprung. Amongst the frenzy of activity with trading, selling and buying (not to mention how hot the collector market is these days), this is a quickie smoke break from the high dollar exotica and represents…
Ring A Ding Dinger: 1984 Yamaha RZ350
In those dark morning hours (for those of us who “spring” the clocks forward) and in the wastelands of eBay before riding season hits and all sorts of exotica hit the auction block, there are days of, well, nothing. RSBFS staff look through hundreds of listings daily, and some days it is hard to find…
1999 Yamaha YZF R1 For Sale!
1999 Yamaha YZF R1 For Sale on eBay! Make: Yamaha Year: 1999 – First Gen! Model: YZF R1 Miles: 8,650 Location: Charlotte, NC Price: $5,950 – No Reserve! Okay, I understand and I know some of the RSBFS die hard folks will hurl insults and profanities at me, but “Jimmy crack Korn . . .…
1985 Yamaha RZ350 For Sale on eBay!
1985 Yamaha RZ350 For Sale on eBay! Make: Yamaha Model: RZ350 Year: 1985 Mileage: 19,957 Price: $12,499 Bidding has been brisk so, don’t delay! Sing it with me- “On the radio was Springsteen, Madonna, way before Nirvana There was U2 and Blondie, and music still on MTV His two kids in high school, they tell…
Show Me Indeed: 1988 Yamaha FZR400
You’ve got to love a state that just throws it right out there. Missouri, the Show Me state, is also home to this pretty little 1988 Yamaha FZR400. Legally available in the US when new, the Fizzer 400 is one of the more coveted small bikes seen on these pages. Far more rare than the…
Inflation: 1985 Yamaha RZ350
The collector world is on a tear. After years of pandemic caution, the floodgates are open and trading has resumed with gusto. With that activity comes excitement, renewed interest in classic models, and the commensurate rise in pricing. Yes, values are going up; and that is not just conjecture. As Blair, Tootie, Jo and Natalie…
Manslator – 1979 Yamaha RD400F with just 5,551 Miles !
Today’s RD400 is a last-year model with just 5,600 miles and a long list of refurbishments. The air cooled smokers resonate like nothing else and this one can do it in California. 1979 Yamaha RD400F for sale on eBay Yamaha cultivated the RD400’s around-town manners with disk brakes, cushy seat, and oil injection. Yamaha was…
1985 Yamaha RZ350 with only 10 miles For Sale!
1985 Yamaha RZ350 For Sale on eBay! Make: Yamaha Year: 1985 Model: RZ350 Location: Byron, California Mileage: 10. Ten. X. Diez. Price: $30,000 BIN with a current bid of $12,200 From the seller: 10 mile original bike still on mso. This is a one of a kind bike. The only bike better would still…
Baby Bro – 1988 Yamaha YSR-50
Yamaha’s entry in the pocketbike derby was the YSR-50, easily loaded in the back of the minivan at 165 lbs., but tons of fun. This example looks complete and original with a single-year paint scheme and California title. 1988 Yamaha YSR-50 for sale on eBay A bit like the supersport sharing specs with a superbike,…
Back in Black… and Yellow: 1984 Yamaha RZ350
Since the world appears to be going crazy with collector prices on RZ350s these days, let’s take a look at another candidate to see what is available in the market right now. The emphasis being what is in the market right now, as in what the current market will bear. And that is the maddening…
The Year That Was: 1985 Yamaha RZ 350
Really a bike that needs no introduction, the Yamaha RZ350 had a brief couple of year fling in the States until the EPA shut them down for good. Today’s clean looking 1985 model has been mistakenly listed as a 1984 – however unless you lived in California, the differences between the years were minor and…
Older Display Model: 1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special
To start this post off on the right foot, let’s make it clear: if you win this auction and do nothing, you will have won a static display. Seller claims this 1979 model of the last of the RDs is mint – and cosmetically it does appear to be so. But after sitting quietly since…
Display Model – 1984 Yamaha RZ350 with 1,841 Miles!
Besides being a midsize beast with 52 hp and under 400 lbs., the RZ350 was distinctive having actually been offered in the U.S. for a few years. Today’s Kenny Roberts commemorative has been on display at the dealer since your cell phone was 2G and looks extraordinary. 1984 Yamaha RZ350 for sale on eBay Trying…
1993 Yamaha SRX400 For Sale!
1993 Yamaha SRX400 For Sale on eBay! In 1993, an almost liter bike sized machine with a funny sized front tire was all the rave and blah, blah, blah #BeenThereDoneThat While Baba was doing his thing, Yamaha was off to the side tinkering on their own niche machine- the SRX 400 Thumper! I normally frown…
Supervivor – 2nd Owner 1985 Yamaha FZ750
Yamaha introduced their 5-valve engine for 1985, turning a sportbike corner with 103 claimed hp. Super clean though un-restored, this FZ750 looks ready to ride in an outstanding number of high-res photos. 1985 Yamaha FZ750 for sale on eBay Engineers from Iwata found an ideal solution to increasing intake flow and reducing valve mass and…
Push Play – 1987 Yamaha YSR50 with 708 Miles !
Update – Sold to a reader a few hours after posting on RSBFS, but still fun to look at… Never going to be the only bike in the garage, but the YSR50 might just win the smiles-per-cc sweepstakes. Today’s has somehow maintained all its DOT required equipment over the years, which seems to have protected…
Featured Listing – 1989 Yamaha FZR400R
Update 12.14.2021: Deposit received, sale pending! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Yamaha didn’t pursue the late 80’s race replica phenomenon, but ended up on the slippery slope anyway, with outstanding results. Borrowing as fast as they could from the TT-F3 developments, the FZR-400R was a test-bed for how close a showroom machine wanted to…
Angrier Bees: 1984 Yamaha RZ 350
The Yamaha RZ350 is just one of those bikes. It wasn’t particularly rare or super fast in the day (in stock form it struggled to compete with the 550s of the day). It wasn’t even super irresponsible for a two stroke, harboring lean burn technology, oil injection, an exhaust power valve to broaden the torque…
Track Day Tuesday: 1985 Yamaha FZ750 AHRMA Vintage Roadracer
RSBFS is bringing back Track Day Tuesday for this great looking Fizzer 750! The staff cannot resist motorsport exploits, and with the conclusion of both MotoGP and WSBK seasons we are already jonesin’ for next season. But if participation rather than spectating is more your speed, let us regale you with a 1980s Genesis-powered, 5-valve…
1998 Yamaha YZF 750R For Sale!
1998 YZF 750R For Sale on eBay! This looks to be a very good example of Yamaha’s original YZF platform with good miles and period correct light modifications that includes Vance and Hines SSR exhaust, fender eliminator kit and LP flush mount front directional indicators. Back in the day, these were fairly popular in my…
Ready to Rumble – 1996 Yamaha YZF-750R
Update 11.2.2021: Last see in August of 2020 from the same seller, this one is back on eBay with a buy-it-now of $7,150. -dc For a while in the 1990’s, sponsorship from Marlboro led Yamaha down a red-liveried path, and the torn paper graphics on this 1996 YZF-750R makes reference without saying it too loud. …
Almost Pre-Sports – 1985 Yamaha FZ750 with 1,586 Miles !
Though big red dominated, Yamaha’s FZ750R / OU45 regularly appeared as the best of the rest in mid-eighties AMA Superbike. Here’s a collector which has somehow escaped the suburban Dallas heat, and dodged a lifetime’s worth of garage elves. 1985 Yamaha FZ-750 for sale on eBay Yamaha had reportedly toyed with as many as seven…
Featured Listing: All Original 1990 Yamaha TZR 250 SP
Update 10.23.2021: SOLD to an RSBFS reader! Congratulations to buyer and seller! If you have a bike for sale that would benefit from this kind of exposure, contact us for a Featured Listing. -dc Location: Chagrin Falls, Ohio Mileage: 17,540km/10,898m Price: $16,000 Straight out of a private collection is this amazing 1990 TZR 250 3MA.…
2001 Yamaha YZF-R1 For Sale!
2001 Yamaha YZF-R1 For Sale on eBay! Price: $7,995.00 Make: Yamaha Model: YZ-FR1 YZF-R1 Mileage: 12,592 The good- It’s an early model YZ-FR1 YZF-R1 that looks to be in pretty good shape with good miles. The bad- I’d love to see some better pictures- especially from a dealer that put money in a spiffy backdrop.…
1991 Yamaha YSR 50 For Sale!
1991 Yamaha YSR 50 For Sale on eBay! From the seller: The bike has Tommy exhaust, Douglas wheels, she is all original, I’m also throwing in the black wheels, owners manual and also the original gauge, this bike is been kept in the indoors all her life, starts up first kick and she is damn…
1991 Yamaha TZR 250 3XV For Sale!
1991 Yamaha TZR 250 For Sale on eBay! Smoke’em if ya got’em! I swear to you- every time I see a new 2 stroke up for sale I shake my piggy bank to see if more money has magically appeared. As usual, it just laughs at me and says “NOT TODAY!” From the seller SERIOUS…
1998 Yamaha YZF R1 For Sale!
1998 Yamaha YZF R1 For Sale on eBay! Yup, it’s 1998 and I’m itching to “upgrade” my F3 because, you know, I “need” a bigger bike. I have a choice to make- ZX-9R or R1? Sport Rider magazines, Kent Kunitsugu, says the ZX-9R is the first sub 10 second 1/4 mile production motorcycle. Woo Hoo!…
California Dreaming: 1985 Yamaha RZ350
Today’s find is a rare and wonderful thing. Not only is it a fantastic Yamaha RZ350 in classic racing colors, it also appears to be completely stock and original. And this is the funny bit here – in that this is perhaps the rarest of the RZ350s, given that this is an original California model.…
Sunday Search Results feat: Suzuki’s, Yamaha’s, Aprilia and Honda’s
1986 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 for sale on CL I have owned it for several years and it starts, runs, idles, rides and stops well. It wears the uncommon Union Jack livery and it is good cosmetic and mechanical shape. It is largely original with the following minor exceptions, VH pipe, filter pods, windshield, bar ends…
1987 Yamaha YSR50 For Sale!
1987 Yamaha YSR50 For Sale on eBay! I know, I know . . . To some of you these aren’t sport bikes and should never grace our lovely pages, but to the majority of you- YOU ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE! You may be asking yourself “How does dd know this?” Well, let me just say this…
Decisions Decisions Decisions: 3 different Yamaha RZ350s
In the topsy-turvy world of collecting, there are often times when very little that is interesting is actually available. Then there are times when everything is available at once. You just cannot predict what will become available and here at RSBFS we do what we can to bring you the best we can find. And…
1994 Yamaha TZR250 SPR 3XV For Sale!
1995 Yamaha TZR250 SPR 3XV For Sale on eBay! The TZR250 SPR was the culmination of all things before it. The SPR’s have braced black frames, triple 32mm power valves (to skirt the regulations of the day) that consisted of both guillotine and cotton reel designs. The beauty of this design was even though Yamaha…
Whacky Wednesday Mixed Bag-O-Bikes!
Last night, I was kicking it and lounging around, sipping on a cold snack with some time to kill. The normal hot-bed of rare sport bike supply was a little slow so, I stretched my short legs and ventured out on the dark world wide web in search of some tasty eye candy for all…
2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 50th Anniversary LE #2
2006 Yamaha R1 “50th Anniversary” For Sale on eBay Some of you will recognize this 50th R1 LE because it’s been on the site before under the disguise of slightly different photos. You’ve also seen countless other LE R1’s over the years and can view those here, here,here, here and here. So, I’m not going…
1997 Yamaha FZR 600 w/ only 5979 miles!
1997 Yamaha FZR 600 For Sale on eBay I do love a good round dual headlight FZR and this one does not disappoint! Okay, I’m not personally super fond of the yellow wheels, but that’s not why we’re here. For me, this was an odd time for Yamaha as they were offering two 600’s with…
Feisty Fizzer: 1989 Yamaha FZR400 for Sale
Update 7.20.21: Previously seen this time last year, this exceptionally clean and low mileage FZR400 is back on eBay. Current bid is $5,600 reserve not met with 4 days remaining. Links updated. Thanks for the heads up, William! -dc “Probably the nicest in existence” is an overused phrase on eBay, but might be an apt…
1987 Yamaha YSR 50 with a scant 1.9 miles!
Stealing a line from Kiss- “You wanted the best, you got the best, the hottest un-used bike in the world…. Yamaha YSR 50!” (Did you play the guitar intro to Detroit Rock City in your head like I did?) I know, that’s both corny and a bit of a stretch, but this little fella has…
Fringe Benefit – 2006 Yamaha MT-01
Yamaha ventured out to the edges of feasibility with the MT-01, and presented the 1,670 muscular cc’s in select ( non-U.S. ) showrooms from 2005 to 2012. This MT-01 spent an afternoon or two at the accessory counter and looks show-ready despite almost 10,000 miles. 2006 Yamaha MT-01 for sale on eBay The MT-01 engine…
Little Fizz: 1986 Yamaha FZR 250
Bigger bore homologation machines may be where the money is at right now, but rare examples like this littlest of Fizzers is exactly what RSBFS is all about. Sure, you’ve heard about the FZR1000, not to mention the mighty OW01 – the FZR750RR – but some of the most unique bikes can be found at…
Up a Notch – 1992 Yamaha FZR1000
As much of an upstart as the original FZR1000 was in 1987, later design revisions took the superbike to the next level. Today’s FZR is an elegant survivor with just under 13,000 miles. 1992 Yamaha FZR1000 for sale on eBay Yamaha’s 1,002 cc Genesis had 5 valves per cylinder from the start, a great technical…
Long Term Relationship – 1984 Yamaha RZ500
After Kenny Robert’s 1978-80 MotoGP crowns, Yamaha worked for a few years to bring a two-stroke 500cc V-4 to the showroom. Here’s a Colorado example with touring bike miles but a recent engine rebuild and excellent cosmetics. 1984 Yamaha RZ500 for sale on eBay Yamaha couldn’t exactly present their dealers with a $1,000-per-pound MotoGP bike,…
Get Your GP On: 1985 Yamaha RZ500
Hot on the heels of the big Gamma we posted earlier this week, it only seemed fair to post the other 500cc competition – the Yamaha RZ500. Seeming more readily available than the Gamma, the RZ500 is another of the GP replica two strokes that were never officially imported into the United States. Today these…
Blue-Grey Smoker – 1989 Yamaha RZ350
Today’s RZ350 is the fully-faired F2 model which was never imported to the U.S. Looks like a very nice survivor which should be an easy import. 1989 Yamaha RZ350 for sale on eBay Water cooling let the RZ350 make better power with 63 hp, than its air cooled predecessor, the RD400. And the YPVS power…
CA Interloper: 1991 Yamaha TZR250
In the wilds of Northern California lurks a menacing, gray market two stroke. Titled in Vermont, wearing some interesting new bodywork that appears to be the basis for the black/red Lucky Strike livery and looking as if it has enjoyed the trip to get to this place in its life, the bike shows some mods…
Legend: 1985 Yamaha RZ 350
Every iconic bike tells a story. In the case of the RZ350 – the last of the factory imported two strokes into all 50 U.S. States – the story is one of evolution. The RZ (or RD350LC as it was called in other markets), was an evolutionary beast that began with the RD series of…
Meet You Half Way – 1979 Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special
To celebrate Kenny Roberts’ 1978 Daytona win, Yamaha styled a distinctive final-year model with all the air-cooled improvements since 1973. Here’s an Ohio native that shows like it has 1,2oo miles instead of the 12,000 the odometer says. 1979 Yamaha Rd400F for sale on eBay The RD400F is just bit more grown up than the…
Out in the Yellow Paint – 1985 Yamaha RZ350
A classic in part because it’s the last year of U.S. imports, Yamaha’s Kenny Roberts edition typifies two-stroke fun. Here’s a windy city example with low miles, excellent cosmetics, and Jim Lomas expansion chambers. 1985 Yamaha RZ350 for sale on eBay Yamaha had their air-cooled 350 in the house since 1973, but liquid cooling brought…
Featured Listing: 1996 Yamaha YZF600R for Sale
Update 2.25.21: This bike has sold to an RSBFS reader! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc If you grew up reading about, riding, or lusting after 80s and 90s Japanese sportbikes, the good news is that these machines are finally getting their due from collectors. The bad news is that there aren’t many nice, low-mile…
Out of Towner – 1986 Yamaha RZ350
Since the RZ350 was sold here until 1986, it’s relatively rare to see the fully faired rest-of-world edition. Though this example isn’t currently operational, it shouldn’t take much to bring it back to the living – not to mention California title ! 1986 Yamaha RZ350 for sale on eBay For 1986, the RZ350 used Yamaha’s…
Uncompromised – 1989 Yamaha FZR-750R – OW01 with 2,900 Miles !
Metric tons of ink have been spilled concerning Yamaha’s FZR-750R – code named OW01 – and other homologation specials built for the first few years of the Superbike World Championship. Rare as they are, this Californian is striking with very low miles and a spare set of bodywork. 1989 Yamaha FZR-750R – OW01 for sale…
Why Not the Best ? – 1994 Yamaha YZF-750SP with 3,251 Miles !
While a WSBK title wasn’t in the cards, Yamaha’s 750cc FZR built on the OW-01’s designs and homologated newer ideas for next year. If you see one it will likely be a gray import, but this rare SP has an MPH speedo and is in sparkling condition. 1994 Yamaha YZF-750SP for sale on eBay Yamaha…
Almost Famous: 1985 Yamaha RZ350
How much does star power help with motorsport sales? It helps if the figure connected with the sale is related to the vehicle in question. And in the case of the RZ350, the connection is very, very good. Sporting the signature of “King” Kenny Roberts, the RZ350 came emblazoned with the bumble bee livery that…
Featured Listing: 1979 Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special
Update 12.14.2020: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Before race bikes had to have fairings, custom suspension, and forged rearsets, they looked a lot like streetbikes with number plates, and the 1979 Yamaha RD400F Daytona was among the best. Lighter by half than most of the 750cc and 1,000cc superbikes of…
Front Loaded: 1994 Yamaha GTS1000
While not particularly sport bike-like and definitely less rare than many unicorns posted on this site, the RSBFS staff nonetheless flocks to the unique – if not a bit porky – Yamaha GTS1000. A gem of the sport touring set with its own rabid following, the GTS stands out due to the RADD/Parker front suspension.…
Been There Done That – 1985 Yamaha RZ350 with Just 1,972 Miles !
Introduced in 1982 as the closest thing to a race bike on the road, and certainly one of the last two-stroke street bikes available here, Yamaha’s RZ350 can be found in all prices and conditions. With its sights set on the top of the hill, this later Fla. example has impossibly low miles and almost…
From the Cheap Seats: 1984 Yamaha FJ600
The 1980s were an amazing decade for motorcycle development, from cruisers to tourers, from sport tourers to all out sport bikes. Every manufacturer made strides during this time, and what you are looking at today is a 1984 Yamaha FJ600 – the middleweight king (for a short while, anyway). This was the ultimate evolution of…
Featured Listing – 1986 Yamaha SRX600
Update 11.9.2020: This bike has SOLD to an RSBFS reader in just 5 days! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Practically looking like a custom from the factory, Yamaha’s SRX600 has been the basis for club racers, knobblied flat-track lookalikes, and some cafe racers that make the showroom version look cushy. RSBFS fan Lee’s survivor…
Featured Listing: 1974 Yamaha TZ750 Racer!
Update 7.10.2021: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc When it comes to bikes that have made their mark on history, few can stack up with the Yamaha TZ750. A winning GP factory racer built for the Formula 750 class, the TZ750 was remarkable in its adaptability; from dominating Daytona, to winning…
The Clean Side of Dirty: 1985 Yamaha RZ500
The legendary Yamaha RZ500 – the twin-crank, V-4, 500cc two stroke GP bike for the street – never officially came into the United States. By the late 1970s the EPA had their sooty little hands in, well, everything, and raucous power plants such as internal combustion two strokes were strictly off the list. Yamaha tried…
Rare Homologation Special: 1999 Yamaha YZF-R7 OW02 for Sale
The Yamaha YZF-R7 OW02 was one of the very last 750cc homologation specials and was available for just two years before Yamaha folded their World Superbike team and ended production. Utilizing the frame geometry from their GP YZR500, the OW02 featured many exotic components, as you’d expect from a bike like this. Unfortunately, in road-going…
Featured Listing – 1986 Yamaha RZV500R with just 4,100 miles !
10.4.2021: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Many of Yamaha’s RZV-500R’s ( or RD500LC ) have been used, some might say, as intended – and look somewhat worn for it. But this originally British collector example has traveled only 6,586 kilometers and is in tip-top shape. 1986 Yamaha RZV500R ( Portugal…
Naked Reprise – 2006 Yamaha FZ-1
While the original FZ-1 was one Cycle World’s bikes of the year, Yamaha made a substantive update for 2006. With miles in the 1,000-per-year neighborhood, this Tennessee example looks excellent. 2006 Yamaha FZ-1 for sale on eBay Yamaha brought their aluminum casting technology to bear on the new FZ-1 chassis, cradling the R1-derived liter, and…
Can’t Quit – 1977 Yamaha RD400
Most running, driving bikes with 40-plus years on have taken some kind of rebuild, and this 1977 RD400 is no exception. This recent completion has had soup to nuts attention with some nice upgrades. 1977 Yamaha RD400 for sale on eBay Though regulators in the western hemisphere were already thinking of two strokes in the…
Featured Listing: 1987 Yamaha FZR400 in Arizona
Update 7.6.2020: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc This gorgeous little JDM ripper is an RSBFS alum, listed here in late 2017 by our buddy Gary out in Utah. Today, it makes a triumphant return, this time in Arizona and bearing its correct model year. Japanese market 1WG models are rare…
Formation Flight – 1985 Yamaha RZ500 with 4,600 miles !
With a pair of 250cc engines driving a common output shaft providing two power strokes on every revolution, Yamaha’s RZ500 pushed nearly 200 hp per liter, even in street trim. This sharp Michigan example has been in storage but was recently freshened up for riding season. 1985 Yamaha RZ500 for sale on eBay The RZ’s…
Purple Rain – 1994 Yamaha FZR600R with 8,479 Miles !
In the 1990’s as today, the middle-weight segment was ruled by the bottom line, each model having ups and downs depending on the year, and 1994 was a nice year for FZR600’s – with a lot of improvements from earlier R6’s. This example has been tucked away with low miles and few apparent scuffles. 1994…
Winter Blues: 1984 Yamaha RZ350
As many parts of the United States are deep in the throes of falling frozen water, riding is an activity that must wait for warmer weather and more favorable road conditions. There are locales, however, where riding can commence year ’round. The southern states on both coasts serve as a great example. And it is…
Fantastic Four: 1988 Yamaha FZR400
In today’s world, the thought of a serious, small bore sport bike is, well, normal. With the Kawasaki 250/300/400 Ninja series, the Honda CBR250/300R, the Yamaha YZF-R3 and the KTM RC390, there is no shortage of sharp handling and lightweight quasi racers. However this was not always the case here in the United States, where…
SRX and the Single Cylinder – 1987 Yamaha SRX250
Stateside fans would probably say Yamaha are generally at the forefront of technology and leading-edge fabrication, but bucking that trend was the little SRX250 and the SRX series in general. The 250 wound up a single-year special for us, with an eye on fun and the bottom line, and that still might be case for…
King Kenny’s steed: 1985 Yamaha RZ350
The Yamaha RZ350 lived a pretty short life on these shores, eventually leaving us in the face of EPA fleet emissions regulations and sales that paled in comparison to its bigger four-stroke stablemates. But, if you were serious about roadracing, or were a serious fan of the 500cc Grand Prix races of the time, the…
1/2 Liter Superbike – 1987 Yamaha RZV500
While the roadgoing two-stroke era ended here in 1979, it continued for several more years around the globe, a few makers templating their Grand Prix bikes for the showroom. This example looks under used and has a super-clean stock appearance. 1987 Yamaha RZV500 for sale on eBay The RZV was destined only for Japan, and…
Wild Wolf: 1986 Suzuki RG500 Walter Wolf
If you’re not into oil drilling and late-1970s Formula 1, you might be nonplussed at the handsome red and purple livery that graces this otherwise-standard 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma. But, under the alliterative name and the cool-if-dated graphics lies a story of early business success followed by a longshot investment in a passion project that…
Buck Rogers: 1982 Yamaha XJ650LJ Seca Turbo
The Turbo years were the wild west for technology mavens in the motorcycling world. For only a few short years did this persist, but while it did the space race was on! Every one of the Big Four came up with at least one turbocharged model, and each had its unique position in the market.…
Featured Listing: 1987 Yamaha FZR750RT
Update 11.27.2019: SOLD in less than three weeks! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Say you’re a Yamaha fan and you want to collect something significant. Where do you start? Well, rare homologation machines are always a great place to look. Think you want an OW-01? You might find that mighty machine to be very,…
Cherry Fizzer: 1988 Yamaha FZR400 for Sale
Practical sportbikes like the Yamaha FZR400 generally weren’t babied and pampered, or cherished in the way that seems so common with Italian superbikes: for an FZR400 fan, “to cherish” means to flog mercilessly on a canyon road or tight track, passing bigger bikes around the outside on that skinny 140-section 18″ rear tire… But nice,…
Cleaner than most: 1990 Yamaha FZR400
The Yamaha FZR400 is becoming a rare beast, as they were only sold here for three model years and were handily outsold by their bigger siblings. That’s a shame, because the little Yammy was really a higher-spec piece than its 600cc stablemate, with an aluminum chassis instead of the bigger bike’s much less graceful steel…
Featured Listing: Low mileage 2000 Yamaha R1
Update December 2019: This bike has been sold to an RSBFS reader. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc As we spill countless pixels on aging, air-cooled weapons of yesteryear, bikes that ride on weird anti-dive forks and odd-size tires, it’s easy to forget that machines like the first-generation Yamaha R1 are quickly approaching classic status…
Ringer: 1984 Yamaha RZ350
I know that the RSBFS reader loves a good two stroke. And what better to post than a well-kept Yamaha RZ350? The last of the true factory street bike smokers, the RZ was successfully imported into the US – and even California! – for a short while. And so while these are not grey bikes…
Minty Fresh: 1984 Yamaha RZ350
The RZ350 is a special sort of machine in the annals of RSBFS. The last of the 50-state factory two strokes, the little parallel twin that could utilized liquid cooling, a computer controlled adjustable exhaust port (YPVS), and catalytic converters. Even with all of this tech it was short lived on US shores, and even…
What’s in a Name – 1997 Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace
Never a champ in the showroom, the YZF1000R bided the factory’s time until the R1 was ready, and is a smashing buy on the used market. This one is in rather special condition with just 9,000 miles. 1997 Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace for sale on eBay Yamaha offered the liter-sized YZF offshore for several years while…
Museum Piece: 1986 Yamaha FZ600
It’s not every day you see a 1986 Yamaha FZ600 restored to museum quality sporting a fuel tank that has never had gas in it. There are plenty of nice ones around, but their value isn’t commensurate with a full restoration, and most have been ridden enough to just be cool old-school riders. This one…
Featured Listing: 2Moto 2M400R-SP
If you are thinking that you haven’t heard of the 2Moto 2M400R-SP, you are probably correct. But I’m sure you have heard of Yamaha’s wildly successful two-stroke, the TZR-250. And knowing RSBFS readers, you probably wished for something like that – but with more horsepower – for your street ride. I mean, imagine the wild…
Featured Listing: 1986 Yamaha SRX600
In a world obsessed with multi-cylinder madness, the Yamaha SRX was a breath of fresh air. Utilizing a XT600-derived air-cooled single cylinder power plant, the SRX series evoked simpler times of British cafe racers doing the ton. Impossibly light and narrow, the SRX was all about torque – squirting off of corners in a manner…
Featured Listing: 1976 Yamaha RD400C
If you bought a mid-size two-stroke Yamaha streetbike in 1975, you got the very, very good RD350. You also got shortchanged, because buyers who waited just a year got the 1976 Yamaha RD400C, which Cycle World lauded as the perfect motorcycle, and which carried way more improvements than a simple displacement bump. 1976 Yamaha RD400…
Featured Listing: 1990 Yamaha FZR750R OW01
Update 7.26.2019: Dave has renewed his Featured Listing for his OW01. It is now available on eBay and he also notes that spare body work is also available at additional cost (pictures added to gallery). Thanks for supporting the site, Dave, and good luck to buyers! -dc There was a time in the late 1980s…
Summer Fizz – 1989 Yamaha FZR-400
Late July we should be focused on tall drinks with a lot of ice and a splash of seltzer, when a bargain-priced lightweight pops up. This restorable rider sponsors thoughts of a ( well air conditioned ) van trip to Georgia. 1989 Yamaha FZR-400 for sale on eBay Yamaha had been pursuing separate F3 and…
Purity of Purpose: 1998 Yamaha TZ250 for Sale
Laypeople often love cars and motorcycles with gratuitous stylistic frippery: air vents leading to nowhere, extraneous “engine beautification” panels to cover up the oily bits and wiring, unnecessary surface details to break up large panels. They don’t really understand the function of all those parts, or aerodynamic styling, so if it looks right, it is…
Yellow Jacket: 2006 Yamaha R1 LE
To celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2006, Yamaha kicked out 500 extra-special versions of their newly-redesigned, 175 horsepower flagship bike, the R1. Normal R1s that year were on another level from earlier iterations, with frame and engine modifications that took them closer to the all-conquering YZR-M1 MotoGP bike of Valentino Rossi, but marketability dictated that…
Featured Listing: One-owner 1984 Yamaha RZ350
Update 8.5.2019: This bike has SOLD to an RSBFS reader. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc This 1984 Yamaha RZ350 wears the iconic black and yellow Kenny Roberts livery and signatures, is original aside from some airbox mods and jetting and is with its original owner. It has 15,000 miles on it, but has been…
Featured Listing: 1991 Yamaha OW01 FZR750R Race Bike
Update 7.11.2019: We’d like to take this opportunity to thank Amatumoto Grand Prix Motorbikes for being a sponsor of RSBFS! This OW01 has an updated price of 33,000 Euros, or roughly $37,162.95 USD at today’s exchange rate. From Amatumoto, “It is an impeccably prepared motorcycle, with an excellent documented pedigree and certain to be a…
Grace, Space, and Pace: 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 Thunderace for Sale
I co-opted Jaguar’s old motto for that headline, but it does seem to apply to the short-lived Yamaha YZF1000. Known in some markets as the “Thunderace,” the YZF1000 was quickly superseded by the class-breaking R1, but it was an open-class motorcycle in the GSX-R1100 and ZX-11 mold, offering handling, reasonable comfort, and real-world performance. Weight…
Kentucky Bourbon: 1985 Yamaha RZ500RN
How is this for international intrigue? Take a smoking two stroke iconic super bike built in Japan. Export said bike outside of the home market into Europe, the Pacific Rim or Canada. Later years on, that bike finds its way into the US and now lives in the state of Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark and…
Featured Listing: Never-started 1987 Yamaha FZR750R
This 1987 Yamaha FZR750R is the result of a Herculean act of self-control, as it has remained entirely unmolested, unstarted and unridden for its entire 32-year life. For a bike with a sweet-handling Deltabox frame, state-of-the-art for the time handling and a smooth, reliable and hugely capable 750cc 20-valve Genesis inline four, we’re not sure…
Street Survivor: Unmolested 1987 Yamaha FZR1000
The late 1980s’ prevailing ideas about greed, money, partying, and the blessed individual weren’t always reflected in the vehicles people drove — the Chrysler LeBaron wasn’t exactly haute couture — but when they were, stand back. The early iterations of the Yamaha FZR1000 reflected the big-hair-and-cocaine era like few others, with a high-contrast red-and-white speedblock…
Featured Listing: 1987 Yamaha FZR1000
Update 8.30.2019: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc For as plentiful as bikes like this 1987 Yamaha FZR1000 were in their day, it’s becoming increasingly rare to see them pop up on the local Craigslist, as time and the squiddly behavior they enable take their toll. But nice ones are still…
Featured Listing: 1997 Yamaha FZR600R
Update 6.30.2019: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc The Yamaha FZR600 is the classic middle kid — unsure of itself after being wedged between overachieving older and younger siblings. The FZR1000 and YZF750 above it made impressive street and racing mounts, while the slick, aluminum-framed FZR400 below it gained a cult…
Two Picture Tuesday: 1984 Yamaha RZ350
Here is a beloved model smoker that was actually available to riders in all 50 States – for a brief period of time. The last of the true factory two strokes, the Yamaha RZ was 350 cubic centimeters of power-valved, parallel-twin goodness. Competing against the contemporary likes of the GPz550, GS550E and FJ600, the little…
Featured Listing: 1988 Yamaha RZ 350 in Canada
Update 7.17.2019: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc This 1988 Yamaha RZ350 is a gorgeous example of one of North America’s last-ever road-going two-stroke sport bikes. As the 1980s waned, environmental regulations had all but ruled the simple-but-effective machines off the roads on this continent, leaving the smoky mounts for European…
Featured Listing: 1987 Yamaha FZR1000
Update 5.22.2019: This minty FZR1000 is back on eBay with a starting bid of $5k and NO RESERVE! Parts are now available separately for purachse. Good luck to buyers and seller! -dc This 1987 Yamaha FZR1000 is what we’re all about. It is, at this point, rare, it set the industry on its ear when…
Featured Listing -1988 Yamaha TDR250
Update: eBay shows sold at $7000. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Yamaha saw an opportunity in the late 1980’s to use their TZR250 two-stroke drivetrain and possibly show up on – ABC’s Wide World of Sports’ The Superbikers – ( well, maybe just during a commercial break ). A longtime friend of RSBFS, Moto2…
Never Say Never – 1982 Yamaha XJ650 Seca Turbo
Someone bought-it-now Friday afternoon – a reader ? -donn It was a short bandwagon but early 1980’s was the time for early turbo systems, and Yamaha developed the XJ-650 Turbo but resisted the urge to break the bank. This Phoenix example is quite clean with just a couple of foibles and barely 10,000 miles.…
Lucky Luc – 1994 Yamaha YZF-750SP
Yamaha continued developing and racing the YZF750 after the hallowed OW-01 with good results, even though the -SP homologation special never made it here with a motor vehicle title, they showed up as race machines on a bill of sale. This street registered Canadian example has around 25,000 miles but a newly rebuilt engine. 1994…
Too Little or Just Enough? 1990 Yamaha FZR400 for Sale
The Yamaha’s R1M’s crossplane crank inline four makes 197 claimed horsepower. The brand-new, heavily revised BMW S1000RR supposedly makes 205. The new Ducati Panigale V4R? 221 horsepower. Where will it end? These bikes are technological marvels, with relatively minimal mass, power that would trump a world superbike machine of just a few years ago, and…
M is for More: 2015 Yamaha R1M
As we speak, four-time World Superbike champ Jonathan Rea is throwing an unholy hissy fit over the spec of the 2019 Ducati Panigale V4R that Alvaro Bautista is using to convincingly pinch the crown that has become all but a foregone conclusion for him. The reason for the mud slinging is the big Ducati’s world-beating…
Fiat Currency – 2008 Yamaha YZF-R1
Having presented an all-new R1 in 2007, Yamaha changed very little for 2008. Hopeful for Rossi, they presented a Moto GP liveried body kit. This owner has barely ridden the bike, kept it perfectly, and even improved a few of the minor decals. 2008 Yamaha YZF-R1 for sale on eBay After many years with the…
Small Bites: 1990 Yamaha FZR 400
Always a gem in original guise, the Yamaha FZR400 stands alone as the smaller-than-middleweight that was officially imported into the United States. Unlike the current crop of small-bore US bikes, these 400cc scoots were often reserved for European countries only; power-hungry America was not seen as a viable market by most manufacturers. This was partially…
Sorted: 1986 Yamaha RZ500 for Sale
Compared to a modern superbike, the fire-breathing performance of vintage two-stroke race replicas maybe isn’t quite as wild as their reputation would suggest. At the time, they were light and very powerful, but weren’t exactly at Grand Prix extremes of either even then. Modern machines have levels of rigidity, suspension response, and electronic assistance an…
Punching above its weight: 1976 Yamaha RD400
The 1976 Yamaha RD400 came out screaming in 1976, a mag-wheeled exclamation point on Yamaha’s range of popular, fast-paced two strokes. To make sure the message landed, Yamaha re-tooled its factory to build the RD400’s parallel twin, which was more than just a rebored version of the RD350’s mill. A longer stroke necessitated new crankcases,…
Fall Clearance Sale – 1992 Yamaha TZR250R-SP
Pictured in a lush garden, this barely used TZR250R-SP is actually old enough to import without EPA scrutiny. Up for sale at the end of summer in Cape Town means a close-up inspection might be a project, but this example is at least a great what if ? – conversation starter. 1992 Yamaha TZR250-SP for…
RZ Redux – 1984 Yamaha RZ350
A major rejuvenation of a small-bore can only start as labor of love. This Missouri refurb concentrated on the mechanical, but the cosmetic looks great as well. 1984 Yamaha RZ350 for sale on eBay Magazine editors said the visible frame on the RZ looked like a racebike, surrounding the water cooled vertical twin. Since it…
Featured Listing: 1986 Yamaha RZV500R in South Africa
The 1986 Yamaha RZV500R was the neighborhood knee dragger’s chance to ride the machine that carried Kenny Roberts to three world titles and helped Giacomo Agostini break MV Agusta’s ridiculous streak of 17 Grand Prix titles. It was billed as a 500cc GP machine with headlights and blinkers, though the similarities were actually pretty tenuous.…
Engine Contract – 1985 Yamaha RZ500
Sold before we went to press, still worth a look – Donn Like buyers of a Gulfstream business jet refer to their Pratt & Whitney engine maintenance agreement that just happened to come with an airplane, the Yamaha RZ500 was built around their smashing V-4 two-stroke. This one has some miles but looks to be…
Deltabox Racer: 1992 Yamaha TZ250D for Sale
Racebikes are different than other bikes we feature on RSBFS. Where the goal for many collectible roadbikes is absolute originality, or at least limited, period-correct updates, the whole point of a racebike is that it’s a rough-and-tumble artifact, a bit of living history, and battle scars are okay. If the machine in question is historically…
Ferocious Fizzer: 1994 Yamaha FZR400RR SP in Utah
Update 2.25.2019: We last saw this bike listed by the same seller in November of 2017 for a buy-it-now of $10,500. It’s back on eBay and bidding is underway. Good luck to buyers and seller! Links updated. -dc After a short quiet period, friend of the site Gary in Utah is back on eBay, somehow…
Mid-Winter Roundup of Featured Listings
Even though there are prodigious cold fronts trained on both coasts, planning ahead is always in season. Here’s a little review of RSBFS’ recent features: Let’s start with a couple of smokin’ race machines – https://evu.hhv.mybluehost.me/raresportsbikesforsale/featured-listing-2018-honda-nsf250r-moto-3-race-bike-for-sale/ https://evu.hhv.mybluehost.me/raresportsbikesforsale/featured-listing-2017-suter-mmx500-for-sale/ From the 1980’s we have two classic supersports, plus a unique Harley-Davidson – https://evu.hhv.mybluehost.me/raresportsbikesforsale/sponsored-listing-zero-mile-1-of-25-road-going-1994-harley-davidson-vr1000/ https://evu.hhv.mybluehost.me/raresportsbikesforsale/sponsored-listing-1983-honda-cb1100f/ https://evu.hhv.mybluehost.me/raresportsbikesforsale/featured-listing-1982-honda-cb750f-super-sport/ These three…
Smoky half-pint: 1991 Yamaha TZR250
Of the plethora of loud, high-strung Japanese two strokes that have come of age to be street registered in this country over the last couple years, the Yamaha TZR250 tends to enjoy a reputation as one of the friendliest and sweet-handling bikes of the bunch. They don’t come with the same banshee wail as a…
Resurrected: 1988 Yamaha FZR1000 for Sale
Having spoken with a couple people about the Yamaha FZR1000 of the late 80s and early 90s, I’ve gotten the distinct impression that, however competent it may have been, it really wasn’t cool in the way the Suzuki GSX-R1100 was. I think someone went as far as to say they were kind of the “nerdy”…
Classic smoker: 1979 Yamaha RD400F
The 1979 Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special made its name by tangling with a breaking wave of magnificent four strokes and excelling in the face of the bigger machines. By ’79, two strokes were supposed to be effectively dead, with emissions and the popularity of the new superbikes rendering them relics of a bygone era. But…
Not Museum (but could be?): 1985 Yamaha RZ350
If you are a regular reader of RSBFS (if not, sign up for our email service so you never miss out on a great find), you will know two things: Number one, the RZ350 is a very popular model of semi-rarity her in the United States; and number two, sellers have been classifying “reasonably good”…
Red, White and Blue (smoke): 1984 Yamaha RZ350
The RZ market is pretty crazy right now. RSBFS staffers have seen bikes of all types of condition with pricing all over the map. We’ve seen bargains, we’ve seen riders and we’ve seen basket cases. We’ve come across amazing time capsules of authenticity, and seen the results of ambitious projects (sometimes gone bad). The bottom…
Muscular Monkey Bike: 1989 Yamaha YSR-50
This 1989 Yamaha YSR-50 isn’t anywhere close to perfect, but it is a nice, functional example of what was a very popular — if slightly weird — part of Yamaha’s past. They might be tiny, but modifications abound for the 7 horsepower, 50cc two-stroke single, which will raise the top speed above the original 38…
Museum Quality: 1991 Yamaha TZR250 SP for Sale
Let’s get this out of the way up front: the seller is asking $16,000 for this bike, and that’s a big number for a Yamaha TZR250. But obviously, a thing is worth what someone will pay for it, and I’m not sure that the seller won’t get what they’re asking here, since prices have been…
Buzz Buzz Buzz: 1984 Yamaha RZ 350
The last street-legal production two stroke sport bike officially imported into all 50 States of the US by a major manufacturer, the RZ350 holds a special place in the heart of motorcycle enthusiasts. It was Yamaha’s valiant move to bravely keep the two stroke spirit alive and kicking in the face of tightening emission and…
Signed by the King: 1985 Yamaha RZ500 RN
This 1985 Yamaha RZ500RN is a bread-and-butter bike for us here at RSBFS. It’s an old, rare, iconic Japanese sportbike in excellent shape topped off with a few unique touches to separate it from the rest of its thin herd. What’s not to like? It has covered fewer than 5,000 miles (just over 7,000 kilometers)…
Yellow jacket: Zero-mile 2006 Yamaha R1 LE
To celebrate its 50th anniversary. Yamaha busted out the paint booth and the option sheet to create a limited run of hopped-up versions of their R1 literbike. The 2006 Yamaha R1 LE delivered the perfect birthday present to the storied brand, showing that Japanese brands were indeed capable of and interested in building special versions…
Featured Listing – 2003 Yamaha FZ1 with just 661 Miles !
Update 2.19.2019: This bike has sold. -dc Yamaha sent their 2nd generation R1 across the hall to the Naked department, where they transformed it into an all-rounder, with a tune, handling, and ergoes for an afternoon around town. This FZ1 has been customized back toward the edge with choice accessories and mods, but hardly even…
Buzzsaw: 1985 Yamaha RZ500 on eBay
The seller of this 1985 Yamaha RZ500 keeps the details light in his eBay posting, but the details he does share are certainly intriguing. The iconic GP replica sports a set of very nice aftermarket Lomas pipes, upgraded forks and wheels from a four-stroke Yamaha FJ, and a top-end rebuild. You cannot really say fairer…
Un-mothballed – 1988 Yamaha TZR250
Without being over-spec’ed or blingy, Yamaha’s entry into the 249cc learner-sports class was right-sized, nicely put together, and handled straight out of the box. This one has been on display and recently returned to the land of the living. 1988 Yamaha TZR250 for sale on eBay Like the RD350 whose success it was trying…
Historic Stroker: 1977 Yamaha TZ750 for Sale
Update 10.04.2018: Back on eBay for $60k or make offer. Too cool not repost 🙂 Links updated. -dc Update 10.23.2017: We first saw this TZ750 for sale in March 2016 with a buy-it-now of $95k. It is now listed for $62k. Good luck to buyers and seller! Links updated. -dc It’s pretty much raining Yamaha…
Swimsuit Issue – 1977 Yamaha RD400
Mid-seventies the two-stroke era was winding down, most manufacturers were looking for ways to tie their new mid-size four strokes to their smoking forebears. Yamaha stretched it out, keeping the RD-400 in the line-up until 1980. For 1977 they offered cast wheels, all disk brakes and 14-second 1/4 miles. 1977 Yamaha RD400 for sale on…
Fanboy Alert: Rossi-Signed 2006 Yamaha R1 LE #46 for Sale
Later Yamaha R1s like this 2006 LE aren’t really collectible as yet, but I’m sure they will be down the road, particularly when decked out in these very flattering colors that recall Kenny Roberts’ racing machines. This was one of the last versions of the R1 to use the flat-plane crank engine, so Yamaha folks…
Street-Legal Stroker: 1992 Yamaha TZR250RS for Sale
Yamaha’s TZR250 doesn’t seem to command the same prices or attention as Honda’s NSR. Which is interesting, considering it’s similar in terms of weight and performance, and the TZR is generally even rarer in every market outside Japan: both the 3MA and 3XV versions were officially sold in the Japanese market only, although plenty found…
Featured Listing: 1994 Yamaha FZR600R for Sale
Update 10.3.2018: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Introduced in 1989 today’s Featured Listing Yamaha FZR600R slotted neatly into an entire range of four-cylinder sportbikes, bracketed by the FZR400 and the FZR750, with the FZR1000 at the top of the range. But you might be surprised to learn that the smaller…
Featured Listing: 1984 Yamaha RZ350 for Sale
Update 8.28.2018: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Although two-stroke sportbike production continued well into the 1990s in much of the world, here in the US the Yamaha RZ350 was pretty much the end of the line. Blame stricter emissions laws and progressively bigger and faster four-strokes in a country with…
Great bike, bad timing: 1992 Yamaha YZF 750SP with 4,017 miles
Today’s post is a bit of homolgation era goodness, a 1992 Yamaha YZF750R/SP. The SP isn’t currently as desired by collectors as other 750cc machines, such as a 1st/2nd generation Suzuki GSXR-750R or Kawasaki ZX7RR, nor is it as technologically important as the OW01 or R7. Yet the YZF750SP was dominant for multiple years in…
1989 Yamaha FZR400R with just 1,300 Miles !
In the pint-size world of gray market imports and coastal residents with evidence of outdoor storage, here is a minty FZR-400 with just 1,300 miles. Wearing aftermarket fairings to preserve the pure sports originals, this ’89 has a retro look but appears ready to ride. 1989 Yamaha FZR400R for sale on eBay Yamaha watched from…
One-Eighty: 1989 Yamaha TZR250 3MA for Sale
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a Yamaha TZR250 3MA for sale, and the bike is both very rare and also a sportbike, so we’re posting this one, even though it isn’t in perfect condition. I’m a huge fan of this particular iteration of the TZR, because of course I’m a fan of the…
Phase Shifter – 1983 Yamaha RZ500
Here is one that will appeal to riding collectors, a 1983 Yamaha RD500LC, more commonly known as the RZ500. Never brought into the states, this particular unit is listed as having been imported from Australia and appears to be excellent condition, although not 100% OEM. 1983 Yamaha RZ500 for sale on eBay Some readers may…
Featured Listing – 1988 Yamaha FZR750RU
Update 10.18.2018: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller. -dc On the road to the OW-01, Yamaha made steady developments to the four cylinder FZR model, and for 1987 plugged the 5-valve Genesis engine into their Deltabox aluminum spars. In time for the 1988 AMA Superbike season, the company made a few changes…
Featured Listing: 1987 Yamaha FZR750RT for Sale
Update 8.20.2018: The seller has notified us that this bike is SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc The precursor to Yamaha’s extremely desirable OW01, this very clean FZR750R is actually even rarer, but a bit less exotic as well, both in terms of components and construction. Instead of rare materials and hand-welded parts, the…
Featured Listing: 1984 Yamaha RZV500R for Sale
Update 7.30.2018: Ted has updated us that this bike is sold. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Yamaha threw their hat into the Grand Prix race replica ring with the… Well what this bike was called depended on where the thing was being sold. In Canada and Australia, it was an RZ500, which fits since…
Genesis Device: 1988 Yamaha FZR1000 for Sale
Over in the comments sections of another post, we’ve been debating the relative merits and values of some of the priciest motorcycles, but it’s still possible to find something cool, collectible, and very competent if you’re on a limited budget. It’s not one of Yamaha’s fastest sportbikes, but this first-generation FZR1000 might be their most…
1992 Yamaha FZR600 Vance & Hines #505
Not a very collectible model, but Donn spotted this one coming out of a collection in Portland. We’ve covered it previously and currently it’s under $3k, reserve met. dc 1992 Yamaha FZR600 for sale on eBay from the seller: 1992 Yamaha Vance & Hines Limited Edition Number 505 of 600. From The Factory with “This”…
1999 Yamaha YZF-R7 OW02 For Sale in Ohio with Just 1,000 Miles!
Here’s an awesome collector quality example of the highly sought after OW02 R7. Just 500 of these specially homologated examples exist worldwide and only a couple surface for sale each year. Produced specifically for World Superbike racing, these didn’t originally sell with street titles. But with headlights and signals stock, many found their way to…
Saved Not Spent – 1989 Yamaha FZR-400 with only 1,200 Miles !
The four stroke small-sports are definitely whipping up on the stock market this year, and this barely used 1989 will likely continue the trend. It’s a cornering machine with 60 hp and ready-to-ride weight well under 400 lbs. New repro bodywork to preserve the excellent factory set can only help. 1989 Yamaha FZR-400 for sale…
Featured Listing: 1992 Yamaha FZR1000 in Ohio
Update 4.11.2018: Sold in a day! Congratulations to buyer and seller, both friends of the site! -dc The early ’90s were a special time to be a sportbike enthusiast, as myriad racing series commanded wide audiences, and the big bike companies were busily trying to outgun each other every year. In ’92, the Yamaha’s FZR…
Featured Listing: 1990 Yamaha RZ350
Update 4.24.2018: This bike is SOLD, and to an RSBFS reader as well! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc As far as two strokes go, the RZ350 (also known as the RD350LC in some geographies) needs no introduction. Available in various markets and configurations between 1983 and 1995, this peppy two stroke was legally imported…
Race ready: Deus-restored 1973 Yamaha TD3
As a road racing icon, the Yamaha TD series really needs no introduction. The internet is positively lousy with rhapsodic accounts of its achievements on a racetrack in the hands of big names and amateurs alike. Not just screamingly fast, the 250cc parallel twin TDs were reliable as the sunrise, which made them very hard…
Me Too: 1982 Yamaha Seca 650 Turbo
While technically the 1979 Kawasaki Z1R TC was the first factory turbocharged motorcycle, that was more of a partnership and sales tool to move Z1R units – not a full production motorcycle. It was Honda who fired the first real salvo when it came to fully integrated factory turbos, with the intent that turbo power…
Wild Kingdom – 1974 Yamaha TZ750
No less a rider than Giacomo Agostini abdicated his dynasty at MV Agusta when Yamaha introduced the 4-cylinder 2-stroke 700cc racebike. He won the 1974 Daytona 200 with it, and its 750cc progeny went on to a 12-year run on the beach. This newly restored example has matching numbers and a nicely documented race history.…
Racetrack Refugee: 1998 Yamaha R7/R1 for Sale
Yamaha’s R7 was among the last in a long line of machines from the Age of Homologation Specials, where the manufacturers competing in AMA and World Superbike racing created limited runs of insanely expensive bikes that looked like production models, but were chock full of trick bits like adjustable steering heads and exotic engine internals.…
Featured Listing: 1989 Yamaha FZR1000 for Sale
Update 3.14.2018: Turns out this one sold faster than we could post it. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc A modern literbike is a relatively peaky beast: chasing horsepower without increasing displacement means ever-higher revs are required, and a six-speed box makes sense. It’s telling that bikes like today’s Featured Listing Yamaha’s FZR1000, one of…
The beginning: 1998 Yamaha YZF-R1
After lagging slightly behind throughout the ’90s with a host of beautiful-but-dated or comfortable and fast-but-heavy steeds, Yamaha came out of its corner swinging in ’98 with the all-new R1. It was covered in decals advertising age-old Yamaha marketing terms like Genesis and Ex-Up, but the new machine was a beast the way the CBR900RR…
All chassis: 1992 Yamaha TZR250R 3XV4
This 1992 Yamaha TZR250R 3XV4 is the last of a bunch in our buddy Gary’s extensive collection of grey-market machines. He’s right up front that this one looks good in a parking space, but shows its age up close. He notes that it has its fair share of scratches and cracks, and says that it…
Rev happy import: 1989 Yamaha FZR400R
Yamaha FZR400s were available in the States for a good part of their run, and attracted a loyal club racing following thanks to liter-bike embarrassing corner speeds and engines that begged for revs. This 1989 Yamaha FZR400R is an import from the UK, and carries the bulbous front end from the legendary OW01 and a…
Big Fizz: 1990 Yamaha FZR1000 3GM
It’s hard to find an FZR 1000 that isn’t as cool as a snow cone in a blizzard, but the ’89s and ’90s really speak to me. Maybe it’s the Bike of the Decade designation for the ’89s. Maybe it’s the Ow01-aping bug-eyed fairing. Maybe it’s the sub-three-second 0-60 and 170 mph top end. Probably…
Urban Camo – 1994 Yamaha YZF750R
Descendant of Yamaha’s OW01 homologation special, the YZF-750R was a vaunted endurance racer in race trim, and a two-time Bike of the Year winner in the mid-90’s. A victim of the displacement arms race and an aging platform, the Yamaha 750 lasted only a few years. This YZF might be a little rough around the…
Grubby but Great: 1992 Yamaha TZR250
From our buddies at Deftone Cycles comes this 1992 Yamaha TZR250 Racing Sport, the dry clutch version of Yamaha’s entry into the early ’90s quarter-liter two stroke wars. This TZR presents a unique conundrum, as it reportedly runs like a top, but has cosmetically had it. Do you restore it? It certainly is rare enough…
Pre-R1: One-owner 1997 Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace
Before Yamaha dropped its lithe, world-beating R1 in 1998, it had already set the bar pretty high for itself with the YZF1000R Thunderace, which took home bike of the year honors in ’97. Elsewhere around the globe, the YZF1000R was sold for seven years, stepping in as a blistering sport touring mount once the R1…
Well Presented: 1985 Yamaha RZ500
[1.30.2018 – The eBay listing on this nicely-described RZ500 was pulled before we could post. The bike does not appear to be available, but enjoy the right way to present a bike. MI] Every once in a while RSBFS staff come across a bike that is both rare AND honestly represented. The latter is often…
Nimble Welterweight: 1988 Yamaha FZR400
The Yamaha FZR400 has a fiercely devoted following as a track day and club racing darling, thanks to its unusual for the time aluminum Deltabox frame, screaming engine and lithe curb weight. You don’t see too many on the streets in this country, where big-bore horsepower has always reigned supreme. 1988 Yamaha FZR400 for sale…
Race-Kitted: 1990 Yamaha FZR750R OW01 for Sale
“Homologation” refers to the process by which a manufacturer makes a particular machine eligible for production-based racing classes. In most cases, mass-produced motorcycles include significant compromises in terms of their materials, construction, components, and even geometry that seriously hinder their racetrack performance. You can’t sell every machine with radically oversquare bore and stroke, titanium…
New Year’s Resolution: 1992 Yamaha TZR250R
Happy New Year RSBFS readers! And being the beginning of a new year, it is time to get serious. What does one resolve to do for 2018? How do you commit to better yourself or those around you? Might I humbly suggest that adding a two stroke to your collection might be the way? I…
Featured Listing: 1986 Yamaha FZR400
When it comes to imports, the 400cc welterweight class is the gem of the grey market set. With decent power at stratospheric redlines, these lighter, smaller sport bikes can run rings around middleweights (and even the big bikes) when the going gets tight. Sized for normal people, one need not be a practitioner of human…
Christmas Green: 1985 Yamaha RZ500
‘Tis the season for seasons greetings, wish lists and good old fashioned commercialism. RSBFS tends to see a lot of great bikes in the week prior to Christmas, and this RZ500 is no exception. With clean plastics, upgraded suspension, a Rick Lance rebuild and an impressive list of updates, this particular RZ promises to be…
Plain and Simple: 1987 Yamaha FZ600 for sale on eBay
The Yamaha FZ600 broke cover in 1986, right as the fully-faired sportbike wave seriously started to swell, and helped start the careers of myriad young racers and hobbyists. When it debuted, it was aimed squarely at the Honda CBR600F and the Kawasaki Ninja 600 and gave its competitors some serious worries at the racetrack. 1987…
Racing Sport: 1993 Yamaha TZR250RS for Sale
Update: A reader reached out to note that, “The forks are missing the compression and rebound clickers, those are R forks.” Seller replied back to us, “I pulled out the books and it looks like the first year for the RS model was a 3XV8 which had the same forks as the standard R model.…
Twin-crank V4 two-stroke: 1985 Yamaha RZ500
The Yamaha RZ500 promised GP-bike glory for the every man when it hit the scene in ’84, with a quartet of exhaust pipes poking out at odd angles producing a biblical scream. By ’85, Suzuki had rained on the parade a little with the RG500, which was lighter, more powerful and a few notches crazier,…
Featured Lising: Big-bore V4 -1985 Yamaha RZ500
12.13.2017: Bob has decided to upgrade to a Featured Listing after we first posted this bike on November 30th. Links updated to latest auction. Good luck to buyers and seller! -dc When Yamaha and Suzuki dropped their 500cc two-stroke race replicas in the middle of the 1980s, the bikes effectively stopped the oil-burning horsepower wars…
Low Miles, Even Fewer Forks: 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 for Sale
Bikes today are faster, lighter, better-handling, and safer than ever before. But while there have been huge advances in terms of electronics and the materials used to build them, they use basically the same layout and suspension since motorcycle design became codified sometime in the late 1980s. The familiar telescopic forks are most definitely a…
1 Liter, 1 Owner, 1 Mile – 2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE
Yamaha dreamed up a 50th birthday present for them and us in 2006, and made only 1000 copies. Serial number 002 was put in storage without even a celebratory ride and is available as new. It’s a show and go affair with Roberts-era racing colors and 174 hp. 2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 50th Anniversary #002 for sale on eBay The R1…
Ready to Rip: 1989 Yamaha FZR750RR OW01
Yet another spotless machine from Gary’s Utah collection, this 1989 Yamaha FZR750RR OW01 is the second of its kind from the collection that we have written about this year. Like the one before it, it is spotless, though it has a few more miles and is ready to ride, shod with a brand-new set of…
OW Yeah: Two 1989 Yamaha OW-01s at one English dealer
1989 Yamaha FZR750RR OW01 for sale on eBay The Yamaha OW01, also known as the FZR750RR, is a unicorn in any condition, with just 500 bikes spread over a three model-year run. They were more exclusive, marginally more powerful, and a big chunk more expensive than Honda’s genre-defining RC30. 1989 Yamaha FZR750RR OW01 for sale…
Made for Japan: 1984 Yamaha RZV500R
The Japanese home market for sport motorcycles is the stuff of dreams for those of us based in the US. Some of the best and most extreme examples of high-tech performance sadly never makes it out of the country of origin when it comes to the Big Four. Take the V4 two-stroke RZ500 from Yamaha.…
Tax Evader: 1987 Yamaha FZ700
The late ’80s dawned with a series of ominous signs: The economy turned south, Full House debuted, I was born and the tariff on Japanese bikes over 750 cc shipped to the U.S. was in its full, dreadful swing. That meant that some of the decade’s meanest street/track machines were prohibitively expensive to buyers on…
Buy the Pair: 1988 and 1990 Yamaha FZR400
The Yamaha FZR 400 is the kind of bike that manages to get ignored by wide swathes of the motorcycling population, but instill deep devotion in those who have discovered its fantastic chassis, sprightly engine and general friendliness. 1988 Yamaha FZR400 for sale on eBay 1990 Yamaha FZR400 for sale on eBay That appears to have…
Ready to Roll: 1985 Yamaha RZ500 for Sale
Yamaha’s two-stroke Grand Prix replica went by a few different names, depending on where it was sold: RD500LC in Europe, RZV500R for the Japanese market, and RZ500 in Canada and Australia. You’ll note that nowhere do we mention which version we got here in the USA. The reason? We didn’t: this wild, two-stroke four-cylinder was…
Garish but Good: 1992 Yamaha FZR600 Vance and Hines
The 1992 Yamaha FZR600 Vance and Hines was little more than a garish factory-applied graphics package to celebrate the two manufacturers’ AMA Supersport partnership. We’ve covered a few of these things over the years, and I might be the only person on the RSBFS team who legitimately digs heinous ’90s graphics packages. 1992 Yamaha FZR600…
Extreme-ly LE – 1989 Yamaha FZR750R / OW01 with 1277 Miles !
An iconic product of the WSBK race series, the Yamaha FZR-750R or OW01 was an homologation special which sold for more than twice what a more streetable FZR-1000 fetched, and cost Yamaha zillions. Rather than a tarted-up road machine, Yamaha built the race bike – poorly suited for the road actually – equipped it for…
Rarity with unfortunate paint: 1993 Yamaha GTS1000A
The Yamaha GTS1000‘s front suspension is from an era when bike makers were getting into wild experimentation to eliminate the shortcomings of conventional two-legged forks. Bimota spat out its interpretation with the Tesi, John Britten tried with the Hossack design, and Yamaha licensed RADD, Inc.’s design. 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 for sale on eBay Before we…
Jersey Titled Two-Stroke: 1992 Yamaha TZR250 3XV for Sale
During the 1980s and early 1990s, the Japanese manufacturers engaged in heated competition in the quarter-liter class, creating some of the most exciting small-displacement motorcycles of all time. They were lightweight, highly-developed, and looked great. Unfortunately here in the USA, we didn’t really get to experience them at the time, as ever-tightening emissions regulations effectively…
A Roundup of our featured bikes that are still available for fall riding season
The days might still be hot here on the East Coast, but they’re steadily getting shorter, and the evenings have the familiar cool snap. Summer is nigh over, but here at RSBFS we are just gearing up for one of the best seasons to get out on a sportbike and relish the crisp temperatures and…
Featured Listing: 1989 Yamaha FZR750R OW01
OK folks – time to pay attention. Often referred to as the Holy Grail of collectable sportbikes, the OW01 is Yamaha’s homologation equivalent to Honda’s RC30. Both were created in order to go Superbike racing, were made in limited numbers and offer the very best possible equipment for the time. Both are eminently valuable, and…
Featured Listing: Low-mileage 1993 Yamaha FZR1000
This 1993 Yamaha FZR1000 from featured seller Gary is museum quality, having covered just 3,000 miles in its 24 years over two owners. The paint and 90s-tastic graphics are scratch, ding and mark free, which is nearly unheard of for a U.S.-market literbike of this vintage. 1993 Yamaha FZR1000 for sale on eBay Gary’s FZR…
A Little Fizzy: 1993 Yamaha FZR250R for Sale
While most small-displacement bikes these days are relatively simple, economical singles and twins, the Yamaha FZR250R spec sheet reads like a much bigger machine: aluminum beam frame, four cylinders, four valves per cylinder, dual 0verhead cams, an EXUP exhaust valve, and a six-speed gearbox. That adds up to a claimed 45hp and 18 ft-lbs of…
Unblemished: Original, Thousand-Mile 2000 Yamaha YZF-R1 for Sale
Obviously, the first-generation Yamaha R1 isn’t particularly rare in terms of production numbers: this revolutionary sportbike turned the category on it’s ear, offering big power in a middleweight package, and it sold well as a result. I’m posting this one up because, unlike most of the R1s you’ll find on eBay and Craigslist, this one…
Mighty Mite: Warmed up 1988 Yamaha YSR 50
With a wheelbase just over three feet, Tonka truck sized wheels and a wet weight that sneaks in four pounds lighter than I am, the 1988 Yamaha YSR 50 set out to make the very most out of the smallest package possible. They were, for better or worse, glorified mopeds, albeit with proper clutches and…
Rare Beast: 2006 Yamaha MT-01 for Sale
Most of the time, I try to walk the straight and narrow with my posts, sticking to highly-strung, fully-faired speed demons and racetrack refugees. But sometimes my obsession with the weird and rare gets the better of me and I just have to post stuff like this Yamaha MT-01, even if it’s coloring outside the…
Featured Listing: 1994 Yamaha TZR250RS
When it comes to RSBFS, the most popular category for our readers seems to be the quarter-liter two stroke arena. The 250s make up the most often requested, clicked on, and likely purchased machines, and it’s not hard to see why. For those who prefer a pure, unadulterated GP racer with handling that would embarrass…
Rolling Thunderace: 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 for Sale
It’s pretty common for cars in the USA to get evocative names like “Cougar” and “Charger” or components with nonsensical, but cool-sounding names like “Vortec” or “Jetfire.” In the motorcycling world, the reverse seems more common, since today’s bike was known as the Yamaha YZF1000 here in the USA while overseas it was the “Thunderace,” big…
Barenaked Two Stroke: 1991 Yamaha R1Z
Looking like a modern take on the wildly popular RZ350 two stroke, the 1991 Yamaha R1-Z somehow never made it out of Japan. That’s a shame, too, because the R1-Z sports a too-sexy-for-my-fairing steel trellis frame and the powerplant from the TZR250 race replica. 1991 Yamaha R1-Z for sale on eBay Sneaking in under 300…
Featured Listing: 1987 Yamaha TZR250 for Sale
Update 9.29.2017: SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Today’s Featured Listing Yamaha TZR250 comes to us from our neighbors to the north in Canada. This 1KT/2MA/2ME was the very first iteration of Yamaha’s little sportbike, and helped to define the 250cc class. If you’re not familiar, these little quarter-liter sportbikes were packed with big-bike…
First-Year Hot Rod: Modified 1998 Yamaha R1
When the 1998 Yamaha R1 debuted, it quickly dispatched the undisputed king of the streets, the Honda CBR900RR, with a lither frame, more focused suspension and roughly 20 more horses than the suddenly-underwhelming Honda. 1998 Yamaha R1 for sale on eBay At the top of most magazine comparison tests even today, it was arguably the…
Sponsored Listing: 1986 Yamaha FZR250
Update 9.27.2017: Price reduced to $4,200 buy-it-now. Good luck to buyers and seller! -dc Yet another Japanese micro rocket from our friends at Deftone Cycles, this quarter-liter 1986 Yamaha FZR250 represents the smallest offering in the FZR line, and was a grey-market import everywhere except Japan. Though it sits on tiny tires and rocks a…
Featured Listing: 2016 Yamaha YZF-R1 Factory BSB Superbike for Sale
Update 11.14.2017: Bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc While a Yamaha YZF-R1 might not seem quite as exotic as the race-prepped Ducati Superleggera we featured earlier this week at first glance, the specification for this genuine YZF-R1 Factory British Superbike will certainly catch your attention on closer inspection. It’s even got a…
Bike of the Decade: 1992 Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP for Sale
The Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP was named “Bike of the Decade” [the 1980s] by Cycleworld magazine, meaning it faced down some very tough competition, including the Ducati 851, Suzuki RG500, and the original GSX-R750. What made it so special? Well servo-actuated exhaust valves are pretty ubiquitous these days, but the big FZR was the first four-stroke…
Smoke ‘Em if Ya Got ‘Em: Arizona-Titled 1987 Yamaha TZR250 for Sale
You know, it gets harder and harder to come up with smoking-related titles for these two-stroke posts… We may no longer allow tobacco companies to advertise in racing, but it seems to be a natural fit, considering the dangers involved in both activities and especially in the case of smoky, environmentally-unfriendly two-stroke machines. It’s also…
Bargain or Basket Case? 1985 Yamaha RZ500
RSBFS is all about the rare machine in exceptional condition. This is NOT that kind of post. This is, shall we say, an experiment. As many of our readers exhibit extensive mechanical knowledge, how about a rare and desirable bike that requires a little bit of work? Put on your rose-colored “I can see the…
Two-Stroke Hooligan: Cali-Titled 1989 Yamaha TDR250 for Sale
This bike got me excited because Practical Sportbikes has been doing a project Yamaha TDR250 over the past few months, and up until I saw it, I had no idea the bike even existed. You say it’s not a sportbike? I say if it’s in Practical Sportbikes, it qualifies! So what exactly is a TDR250? Well…
90s Retro: 1995 Yamaha YZF600
Here’s a quickie for your weekend morning, and the price is not absurdly high. For only $2k (or best offer) this retro rocket from the 1990s could be yours. Long a staple of street riders, club racers and hooligans everywhere, the Yamaha YZF600R was a step forward from the FZR600. Today it has little collector…
New York State of Mind: 1984 Yamaha RZ500
I will freely admit – having been born and bred in SoCal – that I have absolutely no idea what a New York state of mind might be. However I imagine it a series of dichotomies; hot and humid summers, cold and snowy winters, and the world’s most crowded (and motorized unfriendly) city. That pretty…
Original Fizz: 1990 Yamaha FZR600
Before the haters and the interweb know-it-alls pipe up, we all know that the FZR600 – while a great bike in its day – is not rare. So what the heck is it doing here on RSBFS??! I can sum it up with one word: Condition. These bikes are not really collector material; Yamaha simply…
80% of an OW01?: 1996 Yamaha YZF-750R
1996 Yamaha YZF-750R on ebay Back in the mid-1990’s the main way most sporbike fans learned about the latest and greatest developments was through a subscription to a motorcycling magazine. For me, the magazine was Cycle and I can clearly remember reading discussions about the different development philosophies of each major Japanese manufacturer. …
Like a virgin: 2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE with only 6 miles!
For many, the classic Yamaha race livery will always be the bumble bee yellow and black, an iconic combination forever immortalized by King Kenny Roberts. It is a color scheme that has adorned many models – from the TZs and RZ racers of the 1970s to the RDLC and RZ350 editions in the 1980s. It…
Featured Listing: 1988 Yamaha FZR750RU for Sale in California!
Update 6.2.2017: Sold in just 12 hours! Congratulations to buyer and seller! If you have a rare sportbike for sale, model years 1980ish to 2004ish, consider our Featured Listing service for $59. Email me to see to get started: dan@motoringblogs.com When you think of Yamaha’s homologation specials, you probably picture their extremely exotic OW01, but…
CA Fun: 1984 Yamaha RZV 500R
Today we have a bit of two stroke fun located in California. The Yamaha RZV model was built for the Japanese home market only. Notable changes came with the “Z” descriptor, including an all-aluminum frame and a “made to comply with Japanese regulations” restricted output engine. From a chassis and weight department, the RZV is…
Welterweight: 1989 Yamaha FZR400R
The 400cc class of bikes is a special one. In the 1980s and 1990s these sub-middleweights provided a rare mix of compact geometry, light weight and just enough horsepower (if there is such a thing). The resulting motorcycles were outstanding rider machines, race-worthy platforms and lusted after by world markets. The US was privy to…
Vintage Racer: 1970 Yamaha TR2 350 for Sale
Introduced in the late 1960s as an over-the-counter racebike, Yamaha’s TR2 was based on the road-going R3, and was extremely popular among privateer racers of the period. At just 253lbs dry, the bike was lightweight and, with a nearly square 61mm x 59.6mm bore and stroke that worked out to 348cc, the little air-cooled, two-stroke…
Ripper: 2008 Yamaha R6 Graves Spec Racebike
Summer is here, and that means track days. For some, simply taping up the headlight, taillight and turn signals is enough for a “run what ya brung” session at their closest track. Others might want a dedicated track bike that dispenses with the tape prep and makes attending a course day easier. Finally there are…
Featured Listing: 1992 Yamaha FZR400RR 3TJ1 for Sale
We’ve spilled a lot of ink [pixels?] here on RSBFS about the Yamaha FZR400 so you’re probably thinking if you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all. But take a closer look at this little sportbike, especially the front: in place of the usual twin round lamps like you’d normally see on the FZR is a…
Time Capsule: 1984 Yamaha RZ500
There is no doubt that RSBFS show the love for the big RZ. One of the most popular bikes searched for on the site, the Yamaha RZ500 combines race-boy naughty looks with a twin-crank V4 two-stroke, enough pipes sticking out the back to warn off possible tailgaters, and a GP-inspired 16″ front wheel to reduce…
Track Weapon: Nico Bakker-Framed 1980 Yamaha TZ750 for Sale
I was almost hesitant to post this monster, concerned that our passionate but sometimes purity-obsessed readers would find it less of an object of desire and more an abomination. For sure, this Nico Bakker-framed Yamaha TZ750 is a mongrel, a beast. A chimera, if you will. The engine? A ferocious liquid-cooled two-stroke four-cylinder race engine…
Grey Day: 1989 Yamaha TZR250 3MA
It’s a “when it rains it pours” type of situation with TZRs here on RSBFS. Given last week’s 3MA model posting from a California location, here comes one from the other side of the US – Florida. Ironically, the seller claims that this one came from California a few years previous. In what small circles…
Classy: 1978 Yamaha TZ250
When it came to Grand Prix racing, the Yamaha TZ250 was a class-leading act. Through the late 1970s and early 1980s, Yamaha was a force to be reckoned with, and the privateer racer was the prime beneficiary. Mere mortals – with some racing creds and a pile of cash – could purchase something very close…
Collector Alert: 1988 Yamaha FZR400 with 94 Original Miles for Sale
Sometimes, the amazingly low-mileage bikes that we stumble across surprise me. I mean, who at the time it was new would think to ferret away a pristine Yamaha FZR400? Of course it was always a cool bike, but the kind of thing you’d buy and preserve as a collectible? Seems strange, but the upside is…
Hat on Backwards: 1989 Yamaha TZR250 3MA for Sale
Competition between the Japanese manufacturers in the 250cc sportbike class was fierce, with each trying for some small advantage in terms of performance, given the limited displacement and government-mandated power cap. On paper, they all seem to follow a pretty standard template: a compact two-stroke twin cylinder engine, power-valves of one sort or another, and…
Rare Pair: 1990 Yamaha YZF750R OW01 and 1986 Suzuki GSX-R750 Limited for Sale
Just a quick Sunday post for you folks who can’t get out riding this weekend. Or for those of you on the East Coast, reading this early in the morning before heading out for the day… So here we’ve got a pair of rare homologation specials from the Age of the Seven-Fifty, where this now-forgotten…
Collector Alert: 1989 Yamaha FZR750RR/OW-01 with 741 miles
1989 Yamaha FZR-750RR/OW-01 for sale on ebay Most collectors of homologation bikes place the Yamaha FZR750RR/OW-01 near the top of their lists, along with the Honda RC30 and Kawasaki ZX7RR and…whats that you say, you don’t understand all the fuss about homologation bikes? Well I don’t see any big blue police boxes or dogs…
The Joy of SRX: 1987 Yamaha SRX250
Today we find a fun rare model that is – for once on RSBFS – totally affordable. The Yamaha SRX series included multiple displacements, although in the US we only received the XT-derived 250cc model and the XT-based 250cc machine. Home markets also included a 400cc variant. Based around a nimble, single cylinder air-cooled engine,…
Race Developed – 1985 Yamaha RZ500
Developed to capitalize on a 500cc GP championship, the RZ500 promised the world and then delivered. For all its street equipment, it was a close to a Grand Prix machine as a generation would get. Thanks to careful updates and maintenance, a new generation might now experience this 500cc machine with liter-bike power. 1985 RZ500…
Silver Fox – 1989 Yamaha FZR 1000
Yamaha’s FZR1000 was their flagship from 1987-1995 and named “the bike of the decade” by Cycle World in 1989. This European import is a second generation machine with the EXUP electronically controlled exhaust collector, but is also in a classy color scheme rarely seen stateside. The mileage indicates a well-loved FZR, and a couple of…
No Fooling: 1988 Yamaha FZR400
April 1st has often been a day maligned by trickery. Even the hallowed pages of RSBFS have been besmirched by the occasional April Fools Day joke in past years. Not so this year. This year there are FAR too many excellent bikes available to waste time and web space on foolery. For example, 2017 seems…
Naked Ambition – 2001 Yamaha FZ-1
The Yamaha R1’s likeable cousin, the FZ-1 was known as the Fazer offshore. With its smaller carbs stretching the torque curve, more compliant suspension, and accomodating riding position, the FZ-1 was a bit of a sleeper with 143 hp. Some of that friendliness has been dyno-tuned out of this example from Michigan, with airbox delete,…
Collector Alert: 1998 Yamaha R1 with 4395 miles
1998 Yamaha R1 on ebay Ahh the Yamaha YZF R1…not just the bike that moved the motorcycle world beyond the legendary Honda CBR900RR/ Fireblade but also the template for pretty much every superbike that followed. When it was introduced the YZF-R1 changed the expecation of what a street superbike could by packaging a power to weight…
Thawed: 1984 Yamaha RZ500
In many parts of the country, it would appear that a wet winter has relented to an early summer. Warmer temperatures seem to prevail, which leads to more riding, sooner in the year. This particular RZ500 – the model a shoe-in for top 10 bikes searched by RSBFS readers – was a Canadian import now…
On the bubble? 1988 Yamaha FZR400
In the feast-or-famine world of eBay, we seem to be experiencing a bit of a glut from the Fizzer 400 quarter. We don’t always see a ready supply of these bikes, but in the first part of 2017 we have witnessed a steady stream. That is the good news. A RSBFS fan favorite, there is…
Japanese Spec: 1986 Yamaha TZR250
After a brief interlude, welcome back to the meat and potatoes of RSBFS programming; a tasty two stroke import. This particular TZR250 is actually a pre-import – in that it is currently still located in Japan. The seller outlines the documentation and services they will provide with the sale below. Given that we have seen…
Clean Machine: 1988 Yamaha FZR400
Aluminum perimeter chassis. Aluminum swingarm. Inline four-cylinder power plant. Four valves per cylinder. 14,000 RPM redline. Racing-inspired bodywork with dual headlights. Solo saddle cover to look like a monoposto. Triple disk brakes. Competent, adjustable suspension on both ends. The list of included technology reads like our favorite recipe. The only difference is in the calories:…
North Star: 1985 Yamaha RZ500 in Canada
Perennial fan favorite, the RZ500 ranks among the top bikes viewed, watched, clicked on or lusted after on the pages of RSBFS. And it’s no wonder why: with GP-inspired good looks, twin-crank V-4 two stroke power and a racing pedigree, the big RZ was all that riders could want from a sport bike in the…
Going Solo: 1994 Yamaha YZF750R for Sale
A solo seat on a sportbike is a statement of intent that says, “I’m a very serious sports motorcycle rider, and a passenger will only slow me down when I’m out dragging a knee in the canyons.” Or maybe it just says that your significant other has their own motorcycle for canyon-carving… Honestly, considering the…
Restored Replica: 1984 Yamaha RZ350 for Sale
If you live here in the US and have a hankering for a two-stroke sportbike the choices, assuming you don’t want to monkey about with a grey-market import, are few and far between. 70’s two-strokes were relatively light and nimble, but still limited by the suspension and frame technology of the time, and by the…
Top of the Heap: 1996 Yamaha FZR400RR SP
Another “direct from Japan” offering available on ebay this week is a FZR400RR SP model. RSBFS has only seen one of these bikes come through our pages, way back in 2011, and I urge you to read Ian’s excellent coverage on the model in question. The last bike we saw was a UK spec machine,…
Buy Direct: 1990 Yamaha FZR250R in Japan
Here on RSBFS we see quite a bit of commerce concerning bikes that have been imported from where they were originally sold to areas where they were not. The laws of supply and demand apply regardless of geography, regardless of DOT and regardless of EPA. But why wait for someone else to do the work…
Potential: 1992 Vance & Hines Yamaha FZR 600
In 1992 Yamaha released a special edition of the FZR 600, celebrating their partnership with Vance & Hines in the AMA 600 Supersport class. Each of these bikes received a special paint job complete with Vance & Hines decals, a V&H exhaust system and an edition number. You are looking at bike #245 of this…
Featured Listing: Zero-Mile 1987 Yamaha TZR250 for Sale
Update 1.30.2017: The seller has notified me that this sale is now final on this bike after receiving serious interest just a day after listing. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Are you looking for an ’80s two-stroke to tear up the back roads in a cloud of blue smoke? Just move along: nothing to…
Turn-Key Racer: 2011 Yamaha Moto3 Racebike for Sale
The recent Honda and Yamaha race bikes we’ve featured have been factory racing motorcycles with real pedigree, and are collectible exotics as well as functional tools for going fast. This little YZ250F-powered Yamaha racebike is a mutt, with a tuned dirtbike engine, custom frame, and RS125 plastics, but we all know that mutts can make…
Tiny Two-Stroke Terror: 1994 Yamaha TZ125 for Sale
A tiny racebike with big performance, the Yamaha TZ125 was a pure racebike and should not be confused with the TZR series of sportbikes. Handling was thought to be on par with the Honda RS125 but the Yamaha was down slightly on power compared to its rival. At 56mm x 50.7mm bore and stroke, it…
Feelin Fizzy: 1989 Yamaha FZR400
A perennial fan favorite, the 400cc edition of the Yamaha FZR has often been lauded for its razor-sharp handling and overall balance. While generally best suited for riders of smaller stature, the smaller Fizzer filled the gap currently occupied by the modern crop of 300cc machines; small enough to be entry level, but with the…
Not Quite Stock: 1985 Yamaha RZ500 for Sale
We generally try to post relatively stock, good-condition bikes here on CSBFS but, every once in a while, we like to throw you guys a curve ball, and this highly-modified Yamaha RZ500 certainly qualifies as that. At a glance, there’s little left of the original, two-stroke GP-replica bike but the changes should make the bike…
Even Lighter-Weight Racer: 1980 Yamaha TZ125G for Sale
Sure, it may be decades older than yesterday’s RS250, but the elemental simpicity of this 1980 Yamaha TZ125 and racing heritage visible at a glance, just as it was with that bike. The TZ125 was the successor to the earlier, air-cooled TA125 and was an over-the-counter racebike. Just add talent. The tiny, liquid-cooled two-stroke put…
Titled in AZ: 1985 Yamaha RZ500 for Sale
The two-stroke race-replicas like this Yamaha RZ500 represent a brief, very exciting time in motorcycling. The 1980s were a difficult time for bikes as well as cars: technology was leaping forward while emissions legislation stifled performance at the same time it attempted to save the planet. Eventually, manufacturers would find ways to work within or…
Black Friday – 1990 Yamaha FZR400
Junior welterweight-sized FZR 400’s were made for markets with progressive licensing laws, and couldn’t last in the U.S. displacement arms race. Still, they are revered for their handling, light weight and fun factor. Many were fed into the racing mill, but this rare black version survived beautifully. 1990 Yamaha FZR400 for sale on eBay Pushing…
11 Out of 10 – 1984 Yamaha RZ350
Evolving from the now-vintage RD350, Yamaha made a splash with the first perimeter frame for the RZ350, along with the YPVS power valve and rear monoshock. Due to emissions concerns it was short-lived in the U.S., but this example is better than excellent. 1984 Yamaha RZ350 for sale on eBay Yamaha’s 347cc parallel twin…
One Year Wonder – 1987 Yamaha FZ700
1987 brought a trade tariff for motorcycles over 700cc, and Yamaha’s response was to de-stroke their recently designed FZ750 to 697cc’s. Though it had the Genesis 5-valve head, some sporting aspirations were value-engineered out. Still, it was an able street performer and is now very rare. 1987 Yamaha FZ700 for sale on eBay Carrying some…