For the most part we tend to stay away from builds but when somebody gets it right, well I’m all in. Yes, builds can be fickle and temperamental but it looks and sounds like this seller did it correctly.
So what do we have here exactly?
The time has come to sell my beautiful YZR 500 re-creation
This is a TZR 250 reverse cylinder chassis which has been modified to fit and RD 500 motor, all of the chassis mods were done by NK Racing. The engine has a Stan Stevens stage 3 tune and has a 540cc conversion. It is running 28mm Mikuni flat slide carbs which have been set up very well so it runs really well and smoothly
The front end is from an Aprilia RSV R, Ohlins forks with Brembo radial callipers with HEL dry coupling/quick release brake lines and a Brembo radial M/C. The rear shock is a custom made ohlins unit. The wheels are R7 magnesium which have been refurbished and tested.
The bodywork is replica 1999 YZR and is painted in Abe 1999 colours which I think is the best looking Yamaha YZR.
Here is a list of everything else
– Quick action throttle
– Pazzo levers
– Translogic Dash
– Custom made exhausts by TG Racing with NK Racing silencers
– YZR replica bodywork
– YZR500 bottom radiator from NK Racing
– NK Racing rearsets
– TZR 3XV swing arm
– 520 chain and sprocketsThe bike looks fantastic and is the closest most of us will ever get to owning a 500cc 2 stroke GP bike. I have ridden it several times on the road and it goes very well especially once in the power band and it sounds fantastic. Obviously it gets attention wherever you go as these bikes are very rare to see on the road.
This is the ultimate track day bike
Please be aware that this is not a production motorcycle, it is a hand built special so will require looking after and fettling, although it does run very smoothly and has been very well built. This is not a commuter bike.
Viewing is definitely recommended, but no test rides unless you have cash and proof of insurance.
Nice double radiator set up.
If only Yamaha would build such a bike. Let a dreamer, dream.
And the money shot. Very, very tidy set up.
Anyone not in the UK, keep on dreaming. The seller is only selling locally and not interested in any type of shipping. You are local you say? The bidding starts at 15,000 GBP ($23,000)!
Ian
What a handsome beast…
I believe this bloke bought it from the builder a couple of years back.
A great YZR tribute/replica that has all the right bits in the right places – but the asking price may a bit much.
Let’s see if it moves for this much dosh.
A nice bike, but I prefer the stock RZ500. If your going to modify a bike this much, might as well buy a new R1 or GSXR, will be cheaper and MUCH BETTER PERFORMER!!!!!