Ad: Suzuki GP100
🤔 We Reckon: The Suzuki GP100 is a great little reminder that classic two-strokes do not need to be big, fast or exotic to be enjoyable. Simple, light and easy to ride, it offered dependable everyday transport with just enough two-stroke character to make it fun. As a starter classic, the GP100 makes a lot of sense: it is manageable, mechanically straightforward, economical and less intimidating than larger strokers, while still giving you that classic Suzuki sound, smell and feel. For anyone wanting an accessible first step into classic two-stroke ownership, a tidy GP100 could be a very appealing choice.
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Ad: Suzuki GP100 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4wz3FYb
I passed my test on a GP 125. great bike but it kept breaking the woodruff key on the crank.
Had a brand new one of these back in 1979 and cost me £415. Great first bike. 👍👍
Had one of these as a back up, dispatching. Excellent around town
Had one in '85. Great little bike.
Brilliant bikes back in the day
My current gp125 great bike
Honda H100A loved it. GP 100 definitely easy on the eye
Description would be nice
Gerry Kelsey
Ad: 1975 Yamaha FS1-E 50cc Moped
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha FS1-E became a legend because it gave young riders exactly what they wanted: freedom, independence and the feeling of riding a proper motorcycle at 16. With its sporty looks, 49cc two-stroke engine, manual gearbox and unmistakable Fizzy attitude, it felt far more exciting than an ordinary moped. It was not just transport — it was status, adventure and a first taste of motorcycling life. That is why the FS1-E still means so much today: for many riders, it was the bike that started it all.
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Ad: 1975 Yamaha FS1-E On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4pi8O4r
It was/is a bit small for European kids....
One daft piece of information. According to the rules , this is no longer classed as a moped and 16 year olds can't ride then .
Early fizzy dx....now that is nice!! ✌😃👍
The 1992 Yamaha TZR250R SP is one of the most desirable 250cc two-stroke race replicas of the 1990s, built for riders who wanted something far closer to a track machine than an ordinary road bike. With its compact V-twin engine, dry clutch, close-ratio gearbox, sharp chassis and Sport Production specification, it had a level of focus and excitement that made it feel genuinely special. Light, revvy and beautifully engineered, the TZR250R SP captures everything that made the 250 race-replica era so thrilling — a miniature Grand Prix-style machine for the road.
So it’s putting out more BHP than an RD400? That’s got to be a very quick 250!!!!
Love my old bike 😘😘
The best of the 250 gp reps !
Best bike I drove to handle a mucccchhhemmm
Mick Ridgway
My 93 SP
Ad: 1973 Kawasaki S2 350
🤔 We Reckon: The Kawasaki S2 350 triple is a brilliant little slice of Kawasaki’s wild 2-stroke history, offering the sound, smoke and attitude of the bigger triples in a lighter, more manageable 350cc package. With its air-cooled three-cylinder engine, five-speed gearbox and lively power delivery, it has all the character that makes classic Kawasaki strokers so memorable. Does it make a worthy classic 2-stroke? Absolutely. It is rarer than many rival middleweights, full of personality and still delivers that unmistakable triple-cylinder thrill that modern bikes simply cannot replicate.
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Ad: 1973 Kawasaki S2 350 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4vraKZZ
Hello, WeLL MY BuddY tooK my S3 400 and didn't come bacK !!
Dream❤️
I wish .I sold my 3 S1s and a S3 400 to Japan in 2008 .What a big mistake That was.
Ad: 1980 Harris framed Yamaha TZ350G
🤔 We Reckon: Specialist motorcycle frame builders played a huge role in 1970s and 80s racing, especially for Yamaha TZ owners chasing sharper handling and more confidence on track. Whilst the Yamaha TZ was a hugely successful privateer race bike, frames could be improved on both in terms of quality of construction and sometimes handling. British firms including Harris, Spondon and Maxton produced replacement chassis for TZ250, TZ350 and other race machines. These frames became popular because TZ engines were already quick and tunable, but a better chassis could make the difference between a fast bike and a winning bike. For many classic racing fans today, a Harris, Spondon or Maxton has a special appeal of its own — part Yamaha 2-stroke legend, part British racing craftsmanship.
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Ad: 1980 Harris framed Yamaha TZ350G On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4f5UhnS
Great looking bike! I raced a Maxton TZ350 in the late 70s, early 80s.Great times.
My Harris framed tz was fitted with f2 LC 350cc . A great bike
Sold my Harris 350 @ the beginning of the year , what a great little giant killer !
Excellence
Ad: 1969 Kawasaki 350 A7 Avenger
🤔 We Reckon: The 1969 Kawasaki A7 Avenger 350 is a fascinating pre-triple Kawasaki 2-stroke, offering lively performance from its rotary-valve twin-cylinder engine and plenty of late-1960s character. Fast for its size, distinctive in its engineering and full of the attitude that would soon define Kawasaki’s bigger strokers, the A7 has real appeal for anyone who enjoys something a little rarer than the usual Japanese classics. For someone looking to buy one, the attraction is its performance, scarcity, historic importance and proper old-school 2-stroke charm — a bike that helped set the stage for Kawasaki’s wild reputation in the 1970s.
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Ad: 1969 Kawasaki 350 A7 Avenger On eBay here -->> bit.ly/44ZP4t2
Remember its little brother The Samurai 250
Assuming the paint scheme represents the model year, this is a ‘71 (USA version). I think they called it “laser-blend” finish or something similar. I had the SS (sometimes referred to as the “T” model) with the high black street scrambler pipes and the green finish.
Would have loved to have tried one because the 250cc A1 was brilliant
Had a ‘71 90cc with a similar paint scheme
Amazing machine ahead of its time .
Lovely bike .
I owned one. Scary fast!
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Ad: 1978/79 Yamaha IT175F
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha IT175 was a brilliant small-capacity enduro bike, offering lightweight handling, a lively 175cc 2-stroke engine and proper off-road ability in a manageable package. It had enough performance to be exciting without the intimidation of a big-bore machine, making it ideal for riders who wanted a serious trail or enduro bike that could still be thrown around with confidence. Its success came from that balance: quick, tough, simple and agile, the IT175 proved you did not need huge capacity to have huge fun in the dirt. Did you have one? - Show us the pics!
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Ad: 1978/79 Yamaha IT175F On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4vTD9c5
✌😃👍
Ad: 1977 Kawasaki KH250 B2
🤔 We Reckon: Current owner for the past 41 years, and with B4 paintwork which apparently was purchased all the way back in 1986. It's also got Allspeed expansion chambers & Accent electronic ignition, so it should go as well as it looks, and sound even sweeter than a standard KH250 too! - Are you a fan of Kawasaki's smallest triple or are you more of a fan of Yamaha or Suzuki 2-stroke twins?
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Ad: 1977 Kawasaki KH250 B2 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4pmh6so
Not the quickest 250 but the best looking and the best sounding by a mile.
I have these two, love em
Never owned one but always liked them
I had one the same colour, paid £150 for it .
The triples were deliciously smooth, not as quick but a lovely ride, ❤️
What about that Kevin Stables ❤️
Absolutely gorgeous kawasaki 2 stroke as all of the kawasaki 2 strokes are
SWEET...
I love it !!!
Ad: 1982 Honda H100
🤔 We Reckon: The Honda H100 was one of those brilliant little two-strokes that punched well above its weight. Light, simple and reliable, it offered lively performance, easy maintenance and proper everyday usability in a small-capacity package. Part of its legend comes from the fact that the H100 engine became a favourite for swaps into smaller Hondas such as the MB-5, giving them a serious boost in performance while keeping that cheeky, lightweight feel. A humble commuter on paper perhaps, but in the right hands the H100 had plenty of mischief built in!
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Ad: 1982 Honda H100 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/3RtvRwQ
Had a black one , took baffles out of standard exhaust and drilled extra holes went like proverbial shut off a stick
Had a blue one. Fun to ride. Also had a H100A motor in my mb50
Was a comfortable smooth bike for a single cylinder with a good riding position.
I had s red one
My very first bike, same colour and markings.
I had a blue one. Went very well lots of fun
I got this new for my second bike. I still have one my dad got at the same time grate fun and very reliable
Ad: 1981 Maico 490 Motocross
🤔 We Reckon: The Maico 490 is one of those motocross bikes that became legendary for all the right reasons: huge two-stroke power, superb handling and a reputation for being surprisingly rideable despite its fearsome open-class size. It was fast, serious and built for racers who knew exactly what they were doing, yet it had a balance and controllability that made it more than just a brute. Among classic motocross fans, the Maico 490 remains a benchmark big-bore machine — the kind of bike that still commands respect before it has even been started.
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Ad: 1981 Maico 490 Motocross On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4vXUPDv
Raced one of those and later the Alpha 1 single shock. This one though was one of the best bikes I’ve ever owned. Gave so much confidence, I knew just what it was going to do at all times…
Not for the faint hearted or a novice thats for sure
Mine... Great bike! 😁
G8 looking crosser
The Daddy
Beauty Maico 🤘🔥💯❤️❤️
Mega
Beast
Had one exactly the same in 1984, and a KTM 420.....at the same time....Proper bitch to start from cold.
Ad: 1976 Suzuki TS185
🤔 We Reckon: The Suzuki TS185 was a brilliant little all-rounder from the golden age of 1970s two-stroke trail bikes. Light, simple and powered by a willing 185cc two-stroke single, it offered more punch than a 125 without the weight or intimidation of a bigger 250. In a market filled with Yamaha DTs, Kawasaki trail bikes and Honda XLs, the TS185 fitted in perfectly as a practical, fun and dependable road-and-trail machine — easy to ride, easy to enjoy and just smoky enough to make every back lane feel like an adventure. Did you have one?
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Ad: 1976 Suzuki TS185 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/44WQCE7
Great little trail bike.
Had A Ball on mine👍👍
Best small street legal in the 70s. Had one. Easy to hop up and lighter than the 250s and big bikes. Way better power than the 125s.
That is a 1974 model according to the color and graphics.
I had one but found it a bit boring and the Yamaha DT175 was a much better bike.
I had one and only traded for the brand new LC250 or would have kept it.
I had a brand now TS100, the same colours as that. I think it was £305, bought from Ray Stevensons bike shop in Banbridge. The man who sold it to me was ex GP racer Graham Young.
My dad bought one new (1972) and gradually hopped it up. Ported, bored carb, stuffed crankshaft, thinner head gasket. Everything except a reed valve. He was good at reed valving bikes and did so for other guys, including some short trackers and motocross racers. I bought it from him and thoroughly enjoyed the reliability and being able to keep up with stock 250’s.
I had a 1975 TC 185
Yep had one as well as the 125 version
Great bike
I had the 250
Had one in orange loved it
My first proper bike bought second hand in 1978. Wish I still had it.
J'en ai rouler un. il était super ce bike!
Graeme Reid
Had two 75's 185 also,nice trail riders foresure, 74 100 has factory tach,whale tale😅
Memories
Ad: 1983 Yamaha RD250LC
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha RD250LC was one of the most exciting learner-legal bikes of the early 1980s, combining sharp LC styling, liquid cooling and lively two-stroke performance in a 250cc package that felt anything but tame. Light, quick and full of that addictive powerband character, it gave young riders access to proper performance at 17 — which is exactly why bikes like this are often seen as part of the reason the UK learner laws changed in 1983, reducing the limit from 250cc to 125cc. Was the RD250LC partly responsible? Probably not on its own — but it certainly helped prove that some “learner bikes” were anything but slow!
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Ad: 1983 Yamaha RD250LC On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4w0jWpt
Dtlc 125 didn’t hang around either
The LC250 was fast and torque’y and handled very well, in dry conditions,
Great memories but looking back it was a 100mph plus machine in the hands of 17 year olds who hadn't passed a test ! What could possibly go wrong ??? 🤷♂️🤣🤣🤣 PS I passed my test at 17 on my Suzuki X7 😊
I remember buying mine 1 year old crome Allspeeds £850 1985 . What great bikes wish they still made them RD250/ 350 LC
Then the 125s were getting as fast....a fast 125 wasn't the problem..but try riding a strangled 50 in traffic!
So eine hat doch jeder 😉😉🤩
X7started it with gov and then the 250lc gov had enough killed the 250 class overnight
Never had such laws in us.
Seeing them under £5000 now
Ad: 1992 Yamaha TZR250 SP
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha TZR250 Sport Production is one of the most desirable versions of Yamaha’s 250cc two-stroke race-replica line. Built with competition in mind, it added serious hardware such as a dry clutch, close-ratio gearbox, uprated suspension and race-focused engine details, giving it a sharper and more exotic feel than the standard TZR. Light, revvy and beautifully focused, the SP captures everything that made 1990s 250cc two-strokes so exciting — a road bike with the heart and attitude of a miniature Grand Prix machine.
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Ad: 1992 Yamaha TZR250 SP On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4w3QPBE
Beautiful
Ad: 1949 Ambassador Series 3
🤔 We Reckon: Introduced in 1949, the Ambassador Series 3 featured a 197cc Villiers 6E single-cylinder two-stroke engine with a three-speed gearbox. Lightweight, simple and full of period character, it represents an interesting chapter in British motorcycling when smaller manufacturers could create their own machines around proven proprietary engines.
Ambassadors are rarely seen today, making the Series 3 a fascinating and unusual classic. Has anyone here owned, ridden or restored one?
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Ad: 1949 Ambassador Series 3 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4wgne8d
Ad: 1979 Yamaha YZ400 MX
🤔 We Reckon: The 1979 Yamaha YZ400 was a proper open-class motocross machine from an era when big-bore two-strokes demanded strength, confidence and plenty of respect. Its air-cooled 396cc single-cylinder engine delivered hard-hitting power through a five-speed gearbox, while Yamaha’s distinctive Monocross rear suspension gave it the unmistakable stance of a late-1970s works-inspired racer.
The 1979 model introduced a redesigned short-stroke engine and remained a fast, lightweight and uncompromising competition bike. It may not have been considered quite as effective as the previous YZ400 by every period tester, but its explosive performance, yellow-and-black styling and raw two-stroke character make it a memorable machine from motocross’s golden era.
Did you race or own a Yamaha YZ400— Share your memories and photographs below!
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Ad: 1979 Yamaha YZ400 MX On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4vPZDuC
Had one in white & yes it did try to kill me 😅
Some one using ai for info? The 1979 YZ400F used a long stroke engine which became the basis for the 1980 IT425G engine.
Simple brute power. Easy to work on. All you need.
The best, lean, mean and no clutter
💛 Terry Allen
The Kawasaki KR250 was one of the most unusual and technically fascinating 250cc two-stroke road bikes of the 1980s. Inspired by Kawasaki’s successful Grand Prix racers, it used a unique liquid-cooled tandem-twin engine, with one cylinder positioned behind the other rather than side by side. Each cylinder had its own crankshaft, connected by gears, helping to create an exceptionally narrow motorcycle.
Producing around 45bhp and housed in a lightweight aluminium frame, the KR250 offered genuine race-replica performance. Its unconventional engine layout, rotary and reed-valve induction, distinctive exhaust arrangement and unmistakably ’80s styling made it very different from rivals such as the Yamaha RD250 LC and Suzuki RG250 Gamma.
It was rare even when new and is now one of the more elusive Japanese two-stroke classics. Did you own a Kawasaki KR250—or are you lucky enough to have one in your collection today? We’d love to see your pics and hear what it was like to ride!
The square was sliced in the wrong direction 🤣
大学ん時の友人が乗ってました。
Mate had a zxr 250
Fast but fragile
I proddy raced them in the day. Over two years needed 7 engines. They all developed cracks in the crankcase that caused runout which let the induction disc valves grind into the cases ingesting metal through the intake. Fragile unfixible junk. I shudder seeing these fetching big money being bought by people who dont know. I've still got a few blown bikes, once the supply of insurance writeoffs dried up, they became unsustainable. Great ride, nightmare to own. They are rare now for a reason.
Ad: 1988 Suzuki RG500
🤔 We Reckon: The Suzuki RG500 Gamma was one of the most exciting road-going two-strokes of the 1980s. With its 498cc square-four engine, lightweight chassis and styling inspired by Suzuki’s Grand Prix racers, it offered performance and character that few production motorcycles could match.
Was the RG500 Gamma the closest thing to a Grand Prix motorcycle that ordinary riders could buy in the 1980s? How did it compare with the Yamaha RD500LC and Honda NS400R—and did anyone here own one?
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Ad: 1988 Suzuki RG500 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4fekUqN
Had two back in the day fantastic bike i would say probably the best production two stroke road bike ever built certainly the fastest
There's a lambretta with an RG500 motor in it somewhere, that would be interesting ride 🤔
Had a RG500 and raced it with a Proddie tune it was the best of the bunch in the 90s 🤩 ideal
I owned an NSR400R in Rothmans great bike, loved it. Wish I could compare it to an RG500 Gamma always wanted to own one.
I had one, and while it was far superior in every respect to the RD ( "V4" 🙄 Yam ) 500, i actually prefered the bike i traded in for it, a 1986 RG 250 mk3, i loved that little 250.
Wouldn’t mind a go on one
I had the 125 lol
Slam Pepsi colours on it!!!! Amazing Bike and taught you to ride even better👍👍 If you know you know 👍👍 ICONIC!
Wish list ✅
Id love one
Ad: 1971 DKW Enduro 125
🤔 We Reckon: The DKW Enduro 125 is a cracking little example of early-1970s European off-road thinking, combining lightweight construction with a lively Sachs two-stroke engine and purposeful enduro styling. Small, simple and full of character, it offered riders a proper taste of competition-style riding without needing a big-capacity machine. Rare today and wonderfully period, the DKW 125 has real appeal for anyone who loves lightweight classic dirt bikes with a slightly different, continental flavour.
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Ad: 1971 DKW Enduro 125 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4gwY688
Ad: 1973 Suzuki GT550
🤔 We Reckon: The Suzuki GT550 is one of those classic two-strokes that deserves far more attention than it often gets. Sitting between the GT380 and the mighty GT750 “Kettle”, the GT550 offered a lovely blend of smooth three-cylinder performance, Ram Air styling, 1970s road presence and everyday usability. It may not have the fame of its big liquid-cooled brother, but with its distinctive soundtrack, relaxed power delivery and proper Suzuki two-stroke charm, the GT550 is a hugely appealing classic in its own right.
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Ad: 1973 Suzuki GT550 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/44ohGvR
God that's. Beautiful.Gotta get mine done.
Great bike, but it should have been a 6 speed.
Roy Parry
❤️❤️
Ad: 1973 Kawasaki H2A Triple
🤔 We Reckon: The Kawasaki 750 H2A was the 1973 evolution of the legendary H2 Mach IV, keeping the explosive 748cc two-stroke triple engine and wild performance that made the original so famous. Compared with the earliest H2, the H2A was more of a careful update than a major redesign, with small mechanical and detail changes aimed at making the bike slightly more usable without losing its raw, smoky, hard-charging character. It still had the noise, speed and attitude that made the H2 a legend — just with Kawasaki beginning to smooth off a few of the sharpest edges. This one looks great in gold with those wider alloy rims.
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Ad: 1973 Kawasaki H2A Triple On eBay here -->> bit.ly/3SWkg9U
Heb net dezelfde had super bike In originele staat wel slappe kader
I had 2 of the gold 73 S1 250s and a 400 S3 IN 2008 I sold them to Japan.Im still pissed I did that.But Hung on to my 6 YAMAHA RDs.and FOUND a SUZUKI GT 550.Triple. Halalua.
😊✌️
🥰👍🏽
Moi j’ai le garde-boue arrière 👍
I had a 7500 H1 didn't like it.I'd rather have the seven fifty seventy three
I will find a S-1,2, and 3,400cc someday again before I die.Ill take a KH no problem,I LOVE THE SMALLER LIGHTER Triples and throw them around EASILY.The S-3 400 is so close to the 500 HorsePower.With mods it's faster.Lighter. Believe it.Love any KAWASAKI Triple .IN SPOKANE WA.
Complete bollox, do more fact checking before you put up these ridiculous posts please.
Ad: 1976 Suzuki GT750
🤔 We Reckon: Which is the best Suzuki GT750: the early drum-brake J/K models or the later disc-brake versions like this lovely 1976 example? - For pure collectability and “birth of the Kettle” charm, the early drum-brake bikes have huge appeal, with their distinctive looks and first-generation character. But if you actually want to ride one regularly, the later disc-brake GT750s make a very strong case. They keep all the smooth, liquid-cooled two-stroke triple charm, but add better braking, useful refinements and a more developed feel. Heart says early drum-brake model; head says later disc-brake version — either way, it’s still one of Suzuki’s most fascinating classics. What do you you think?
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Ad: 1976 Suzuki GT750 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4aLTcAt
Had a 75. Was the first year with the best features. Rode it across the USA in 1976 coast to coast at 19 years old. Great bike.
Mines a 76 A think thats the best model in my opinon
I had a 750A 1976 model,wish I’d never sold it 🥲
That speedometer was wishful thinking on Suzuki’s part. Lol
Better braking of the later model 😂🤣
I had a red 750A, just like the one here except mine had Allspeeds fitted. Definitely pick of the bunch I think
I never rode one TBH - I was a Kawasaki lad (S3, H1 & H2) but I would love to try one ...
Love my ‘76 A
The early J model. This is mine. I did 406 miles this weekend on it.
Had One ! Highest Quality in Every Detail ! WONDERFUL !
Looks identical to my old girl
My mate had one of these on a P plate,first bike I rode ,
I want one!!
Dream bike as a 7 year old
Loved my GT750A '76 model. Here with some of the Dunstall Heron Suzuki goodies
Kettle
i hade a GT750 brand new 1976 or 77i loved it
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My 1972J
Sven Valken 🤩
Motor was updated in 74-75. More power. Exhaust was modified as well.
Was out on mine yesterday love it what a noisy beast !!! 🥰
From 1974 models there were 3 more horsepower, 70 hp. And better brakes (double discs). I had a 74 model and loved it.😍
Only the first J model had the four leading shoe drum. K onwards was dual disc.
Ad: 1992 Suzuki RG125 Fun
🤔 We Reckon: The Suzuki RG125 was one of the sharp little Japanese 125cc 2-stroke sports bikes that made young riders feel like they were on something far more exotic than a learner machine. With its liquid-cooled engine, six-speed gearbox, lightweight feel and race-replica styling, it had plenty of Suzuki Gamma attitude in a smaller package. Compared with rivals like the Yamaha TZR125, Honda NSR125 and Kawasaki AR125, the RG125 was right in the mix: quick (for a 125!), revvy, stylish and exciting, with a slightly raw Suzuki character that made it great fun for riders who wanted a proper taste of 2-stroke sports bike life. Did you have one?
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Ad: 1992 Suzuki RG125 Fun On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4paLc1E
Greg Hurrell
Ad: 1980 Suzuki OR50
🤔 We Reckon: The Suzuki OR50 has to be one of the quirkiest little bikes Suzuki ever produced: a 50cc two-stroke mini-chopper with high bars, cruiser attitude and far more personality than its modest engine size suggests. Was there ever really a market for a 50cc “chopper”? Probably not a huge one, which is exactly why they are so fascinating today. Most young riders wanted sporty mopeds or trail-bike looks, but the OR50 appealed to anyone who fancied something different, fun and slightly ridiculous — a tiny custom bike with big-bike dreams and a sense of humour all of its own.
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Ad: 1980 Suzuki OR50 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4gOxC27
They never looked like that you got it wrong Al
Had two years ago and zr 50 hard to find now, proper slow there were
Oh man.... This takes me back! A mate had one of these back in about 1988... Compared to my AR50, it was s-l-o-o-o-o-o-w........ 🐌
I've got one in my shed for restoration. If anyone wants it £250 and it's yours.
As a 16 year old, we'd rather have opened an artery than ride a moped chopper. No offence.
I had the zr50sl which was the cruiser replacement for this one in 1982.
70s, 80s mopeds looked great, before the scooter revolutionised the moped industry. Unfortunately restricting mopeds to 30mph made riders more vulnerable, it was a ridiculous thing to do, because at 17 they could a test & buy 1300cc machine, a 16yr old doesn't become safe at 17, so what was the point ?
Yamaha made an FS1e custom, similar concept.
Had 1 when I was 16 😀
I did my test on a Yamaha SR125, a chopper styled learner bike. The school kept it for learners that were short of leg, and weren't really comfortable on the CG125's. I only used it because there were no working CG's on the day, they tended to get abused by ham-fisted idiots (whistle..)
Ultra rare bike!😳
Had a white one as first bike in 81,great fun
Was a hidous bike in day designed for very small people zr50 sl was a much better bet
Or 80 is very cool too
Nigel Buckthought 😍🤣
Horrible nearly as ugly as the Fantic chopper
Fuck me they where slow
Sadly They sat in the dealerships going nowhere even at reduced prices. Along with the FS1 choppers
When motorcycle helmets became a legal requirement in 1973, it marked the end of a very different era of biking in the UK. Before then, plenty of riders took to the road with little more than a leather jacket, goggles, sideburns and a fairly optimistic attitude to personal safety. Does anyone remember riding before helmets became compulsory? Were you already sensible enough to wear one, or did you think wind in the hair was all part of the experience? Looking back now, it’s amazing how much motorcycling has changed — although judging by some old photos, helmet hair was probably the least of anyone’s worries!
Picked up my brand new RD350 from Hydes of Horsham, rode in home in a vest, shorts and flip flops. Looking back not a wise decision.
I went out the night before the law came into force without a helmet just because I could - the one and only time!
I rode from 69. Only used a helmet if it was raining 🌧
i didn't ride till '82. there were still gripes from some of my older biker m8's re ride free, & lids should be a matter of choice. by law i had to wear one and i'm glad i did. '85 found me laid in hospital with lots of busted bones and a fractured skull.
Of course it's a good idea to ride a motorcycle with a helmet on, if your head happens to smack the pavement without one it's not going to be pretty. But I don't think it should be legally forced on anybody
Helmet use was compulsory when I first started riding a motorbike in the late 70s/early 80s. I never understood people who complained about it. That said, I lived in a very rural area in West Africa for a few years in the late 80s and only wore a helmet there if I was riding into one of the larger towns.
Used to get a lift home from scout night 1968 on a old bsa wearing me scout hat!!
Please PLEASE call it “motorcycling”, not “biking”. We’re not Hell’s Angels, or bicyclists. 🤦🏻♂️
no helmets
I remember riding pillion on my Dad's BSA Bantam from Thruxton to Andover without a helmet. My Dad wasn't happy, but it was the only way I was going to get home.
My uncle Ivor might still be alive now if he had been wearing a helmet back in 1959. My unexpected motorcycle mishaps all happened with me wearing a helmet. The first two involved a back of the head impact from going over the handlebars.
Yes, I was riding a couple of years before they were compulsory. Except for road testing customers bikes, I always wore one anyway. I just couldn’t be bothered to put one one on to ride around the block a couple of times.
I managed a few months on my moped being able to decide, then my choice was taken away
Helmuts have never been required in Indiana for riders over 18.
I rode for 3 years before. If it was just a short ride, I wouldn't bother. If cold, wet or further than a couple of miles I would wear one
I started riding bikes in 1966 as a pillion aged 11 then learnt to ride solo aged 17 I'm now 71 and hate wearing all the gear but I understand why they insist on using it , the roads are a lot busier than in the 70s and the drivers are not focused when out and about always in a rush
Helmet law makes sense but CBT and 125 law are just restrictions probably enforced by insurance companies .
Always wore a helmet, passed test in 1971. Kept my head warm in winter 🤣🤣.
Most of us pre 73 had helmets, it was just not forced, like seatbelts, and looking at some of the latest anti-road user thinking, is getting bad again. Mind you there were alwayys the "Religious exemption" lot - strange that.
There was sooo much less traffic around in those days so you felt safer, wind in the hair (I had that stuff then) denim or leather waistcoat, and shorts in good weather, Brit bike then early Strokers fun. Never to be reapeted and the true essence of biker fun 🤗
Remember going out on rallies with the Motorcycle Action Group without helmets in the early eighties, hundreds and hundreds of bikes. Brilliant!
It doesn’t affect anybody else if you’re wearing or not wearing, far better to educate than to legislate. I attended a few no helmet rally’s in the mid 70’s just to be a rebel, but always wore a lid which probably saved my life and my good looks (😎🤣) when a Bedford bus decided not to see me…. You have to be careful of the state overreaching their authority just because they can and do given half a chance, they’ve got form……
Remember the advert well.
It was '85 or '86 in Oregon. I got in one year of helmet free riding before they changed the law.
The UK is kind of a pansy country, when the british government says bend over british subjects ask how far.
Ad: 1980 Yamaha RD250LC
🤔 We Reckon: Owner says this is a UK matching numbers bike that is registered as a historic, so no worries with tax or MOT. The Delkevic pipes are new, but if you prefer, the standard pipes are also included. Light, sharp, lively and just a little bit naughty, the 250LC still has a huge following today. But what made them so special to you — the looks, the sound, the memories, or the way it rode?
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Ad: 1980 Yamaha RD250LC On eBay here -->> bit.ly/3Ruhg4a
Mine was exactly the same but with power valve pipes on ❤️❤️❤️
Highly recommend, love mine 😉
Mine was identical back in the mid eighties 😎
This is my bike!... if i could keep it i would but other styles of riding are calling me..i still have a 1973 RD250 though😉
Had one when I was 18, absolutely loved it
Such cool styling!!!
Ad: 1978 Yamaha DT400E
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha DT400E is a big-hearted 1970s two-stroke trail bike with proper old-school attitude. With its torquey single-cylinder engine, rugged enduro styling and simple go-anywhere character, it offered the kind of riding experience that felt adventurous before you had even left the driveway. Big, smoky and full of charm, the DT400E remains a hugely appealing classic for anyone who likes their trail bikes honest, usable and just a little bit wild. This one is a USA import that has had a full restoration.
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Ad: 1978 Yamaha DT400E On eBay here -->> bit.ly/44lxsHS
J en ai eu un pendant 7ans,percer 125mils weseco,une bête💪💪👌🤘😁😁
Those are great refined Enderos.The 75-76 DT 400 SELLS FOR $7000 AT Mecum.Because it still looks SWEET.It's to bad they Ugly Ducked the 77 model.I don't know what they were thinking with styling that day.The Monoshock and the whole bike is very Sweet.But STYLING L eaves you saying WHAT HAPPENED.
I had one
Well, I think they were crap on road and crap off road, each to their own, the 175 was the best!
Rigger Ridgeway 👀
Ad: 1974 Yamaha RD250B
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha RD250B is classic 1970s two-stroke fun in its purest form: light, lively, noisy enough to make you grin and quick enough to make you feel like a hero on the way to the shops. With its sharp styling, air-cooled twin-cylinder engine and unmistakable RD character, it’s easy to see why these bikes are still so loved today. Not the most sensible motorcycle ever built perhaps — but then again, sensible bikes rarely leave behind such good stories… or such a nice blue haze! - This one looks good in what I think is a USA market colour combo.
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Ad: 1974 Yamaha RD250B On eBay here -->> bit.ly/3T7jO8Q
The ideal RD, this was always my favorite paint scheme.
Here it is just before I registered it and sold it as a project in August 95 not the best picture though
Ad: 1981 Kawasaki KH250
🤔 We Reckon: The Kawasaki KH250 was never quite as popular as some of its 250cc rivals, partly because by the late 1970s it was facing sharper, faster and more modern two-strokes from Yamaha and Suzuki. Against bikes like the RD250 and GT250/X7, the KH could feel a little softer and less cutting-edge, but that does not mean it lacked appeal. Its redeeming factors are exactly what make it special today: the distinctive three-cylinder engine, unmistakable triple soundtrack, classic Kawasaki styling and a character all of its own. It may not have been the obvious choice back then, but for many 2-stroke fans now, that underdog charm is a big part of the attraction. Love the mag wheels and pipes on this one!
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Ad: 1981 Kawasaki KH250 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4pcn1Qn
They do respond to tuning you know.
the wheels ruin it, to much red.
Still got one. For me back in 1977 it was the sound, the engine and how good it looked. Currently stripping and restoring mine and at the same time doing all the things I wanted to do when I was 17 but didn’t have the money.
Kwak fell behind Yamaha and Suzuki did too until they introduced later models. The KH was 28hp while the new RD250LC was 35hp and would tune to 40+hp with relative ease. The KH top speed was 90mph and a standard RD250LC could touch 100mph, tuned models could hit 105mph+. The styling compared to LC's was in the stone age.
Don't like the colour of the bike and the wheels, standard alloy and candy lime green
Used to have one KRE67P never forget the sound with expansion pipes on it ,, delicious ,, not the quickest of bikes but a pleasure to ride
Beautiful my favorite 3 cylinder.I had 2 Gold 1973 S1s and a S3 400. But I sold them to Japan in 2006 What a mistake That WAS.
I always liked them, rode one never owned one I'd love one now but at 4 and a half it's a bit pricey for me.
For me the best bike ever made , that sound and styling was perfect 👍👌i want one 🙂
Early s1 was better and the model before 2 cylinder was great
Anyone who rode the excellent A1 twin cylinder Kawasaki 250 twin would tell you what a mistake they made replacing it with the baby 3 cylinder models !
Same colour and stripes on tank as .my 76 one
Magnifique
Brilliant bike
Jennifer Hughes
I have 6 1975 RDs now and a 75-Suzuki GT 550 Triple.Trying to get over it.
Would absolutely love to own this cracking Kwacker.
Absolutely hideous.
1981 not exist, last was green KH250B5 1980, this are 1976 colour also, bulshit as usual.
Ad: 1977 Puch Grand Prix
🤔 We Reckon: The Puch Grand Prix was one of the sharpest and most desirable sports mopeds of the 1970s, giving young riders proper café-racer attitude in a 50cc package. Was it really the fastest sports moped of the 70s? Puch fans would certainly say yes, and it had a very strong claim, but as with all great moped debates it probably depends on tuning, rider weight, wind direction and whose speedometer was feeling most optimistic!
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Ad: 1977 Puch Grand Prix On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4p8IycK
Thing is you could easily make a fizzy do at least 60 70 mph and if you had the dx model you could put a yb 100 engine straight in and get a tonne out of it with a front disc you had half a chance of stopping 😂😂
Thought they had cast wheels?
It definitely was the a50p / fizzy killer.
My mate had one, he was a tiny little fella & it used to fly with him on it!!!!
I have one still. It’s got the alloy wheels and needs looking at before getting it back on the road. They are lovely.
I used to drool over one of these in my local bike shop window in 1973 😂but at 16 opted for an SS50 and what fun we had must have been 15 of us at times on an assortment of the 50’s of that time … happy memories 🏍️
Martin Henry didn't you have one?
The bike almost all of us wanted, but almost none of us could afford. So we bought a used Fizzy for 45 quid. 😊👍
Mine would do 60 approx on the flat, no wind😄
Fast little buggers
I had a puch monza it was the nuts but to slow it down all they did was take top gear off it so it only had 4 gears 🙄
Tony Graham. Did you get 60 out of yours ! 🤔😳🤣
Look posh as a rough Garelli screams past! I suppose, however that is was more important to "look fast" than actually "go fast" when it came to adolescent biking.
Takes me back, either this or a Casal ST50 I choose the Casal 1976 New from Hunts on Kingsway Mch MNC 105P 😉
Had one. Yes it was quick but very unreliable. Engine blow ups, clutch failures and wheel bearings braking up. The day I traded it in for my first large bike the wheel bearing failed as I pulled up at the dealer. Fun days. Would I have another one as my first road legal bike you bet I would.
Nick Medlock did these beat the fizzy or AP50?
OMG` my father bought me one when i was 16/17 same one` am now 65 this month` god that take me back` even to my first love girlfriend` she use to wait in house for me coming round the corner` with my denim Jaket on` and she would come running down her drive way and jump into my arms` wish i was still with her now!! god this photo has really taken my back` am from kendal in cumbria` and i worked at K Shoes factory on £16.90p a week that we used to get in a brown envolope` i thought i was IT on this moped`
Had one! Welds on the top of the pedal spindle were very weak
Had red/bronze m50 gp.loved it .and yes it was quicker than fizzy ,ap50 had edge downhill,off the lights and uphill she was geared spot on.
I owned the same model 1978, I was 16 and that bike was the fastest moped in town. I loved it and wish I still owned it. As per the previous comment on reliability mine was faultless.
🇧🇷 SÃO PAULO 🇧🇷 AQUI NA SAN DIEGO VL POMPÉIA AUTORIZADA SUZUKI 🇧🇷
European makers like Puch, Sachs, Zundapp, Kreidler etc. were making fast 50cc bikes in the 60s. I have a 1967 Zundapp KS50 5 speed and that is certainly faster in standard form than my first '76 FS1EDX which was 60cc kitted, micron etc. Later 70s watercooled versions were bloody fast. Unfortunately, none (few) made their way to the UK. Plenty of European mopeds (no pedals) still around in Greece and believe our Dutch friends have a great following for their '49 ers as well!
I had a Puch gran prix beat all my mates fizzys and Aps
Gold cast wheels 🤔
Ad: 1988 Yamaha DT125R
🤔 We Reckon: The 1988 Yamaha DT125R was one of the great learner-legal trail bikes of its era, combining sharp off-road styling with a lively liquid-cooled 125cc two-stroke engine, six-speed gearbox and proper road-and-trail usability. Compared with earlier DTs, it felt more modern, better equipped and more grown-up, with the sort of look that made young riders feel like they were on a serious enduro machine rather than just a commuter 125. Does it make a worthy classic 2-stroke today? Absolutely. Light, usable, nostalgic and still genuinely fun, the DT125R has earned its place as one of the most fondly remembered small-capacity Yamahas of the late 1980s and 1990s.
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Needs a red seat
The blue was lovely 👍
Loved mine, back in the 90's would love another one 👍
What a bike id love another one just to reliive my youth
Loved mine
Brilliant bikes
Absolute legend 💪
Did my learning and test on one. Loved the bike.
Currently restoring a dt125r pinky. Had the later re model and couldn’t get enough👌
Ad: Kawasaki KE 100 with 'Only 630 Miles From New'
🤔 We Reckon: The Kawasaki KE100 is a charming little two-stroke trail bike that proves simple bikes can often be the most enjoyable. Light, easy to manage and powered by a willing 100cc air-cooled engine, it offered just enough road-and-trail ability to make everyday riding feel like a small adventure. Its appeal today is all about honesty and fun: easy to ride, easy to maintain, full of old-school Kawasaki character and ideal for anyone who enjoys a classic lightweight that does not take itself too seriously. This one looks stunning and apparently has covered just 630 miles from new - Can't be many left like that!
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When 100cc was enough to have fun!
Good little bikes. Back in the day...
Ad: 1973 Yamaha MX360
🤔 We Reckon: The 1973 Yamaha MX360 was a serious open-class 2-stroke motocross bike from the period when Yamaha was pushing hard to challenge the established European brands. With its big air-cooled single-cylinder engine, lightweight chassis and strong power delivery, it offered plenty of speed and attitude for riders brave enough to use it properly. Compared with rivals from Maico, Husqvarna, CZ and Bultaco, the MX360 showed that Yamaha was becoming a genuine motocross force, even if some of the European bikes still had the edge in experience and reputation. Raw, purposeful and full of early-1970s MX character, it remains a fascinating machine from a pivotal era in off-road racing.
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Ad: Ad: 1973 Yamaha MX360 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4wxOAGv
This is a proper race bike and I've seen it raced at a Westmorland Motir Club scramble at Crooklands in Cumbria.It goes well and should be reliable as these bikes are regarded as pretty bulletproof.
Only thing that bike needed was a seat belt to hold your ass to the seat 💺
David Ibbotson
Hercules motorcycles occupy a fascinating place in European 2-stroke history. Based in Germany and later closely tied to Sachs, Hercules built a wide range of mopeds, lightweight road bikes, enduro machines and small-capacity sports models that were known for simple engineering, tough little engines and proper everyday usability. Models such as the K50, Prima, GS enduro bikes and various Sachs-powered 50cc and 125cc machines gave generations of riders affordable two-stroke transport with a distinctly German flavour.
Hercules may not have had the glamour of Yamaha, Suzuki or Kawasaki, but true 2-stroke fans appreciate them for their honesty, durability and quirky character. And then there was the remarkable (though not a 2-stroke!) W2000 rotary — proof that Hercules was also willing to try something genuinely different. Did you ever own one?
#hercules #2stroke #moped
1972
The tank on his bike reminds me of my Garelli Tiger Cross 🙂
Neil
Ad: 1975 Suzuki GT750A
🤔 We Reckon: This looks like a very well-sorted Suzuki GT750 with plenty of major work already completed.
According to the owner, the engine was rebuilt by PB Classics and had covered just 400 miles when the bike was purchased, and had a reconditioned crank, new con rods, mains, small ends, seals, plus 1mm oversize pistons and a rebuilt water pump. At the same time, the wheels were rebuilt with stainless spokes and new rims, the frame was powder coated, and a new wiring loom fitted.
It also benefits from electronic ignition, new Delkevic expansion chambers and an alloy multicore radiator. The original exhaust system, standard radiator and cover, original seat, brand new fork tubes and springs, plus boxes of new and used spares are also included. Personally I think it looks great with the new 'spannies, and I'm guessing it will sound great on them too!
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Ad: 1975 Suzuki GT750A On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4wyNU3D
Looks lovely but the horn is not correct.
🇧🇷 SHOWZAÇO 🇧🇷 SÃO PAULO 🇧🇷
Une merveilleuse machine 🤩
Ad: 1975 Suzuki GT185
🤔 We Reckon: The Suzuki GT185 is a cracking little lightweight two-stroke from Suzuki’s 1970s GT range, offering Ram Air styling, electric start, twin-cylinder character and a surprising amount of performance for its size. Compared with rivals such as Yamaha’s RD200, the Suzuki perhaps felt a little more practical and easy-going, while the Yamaha had the racier image and sharper RD reputation. The GT185 may not have been the obvious poster bike of the class, but that is part of its charm — lively, usable, slightly underrated and full of proper Suzuki two-stroke personality.
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Ad: 1975 Suzuki GT185 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4ycfMfx
My baby
Those pipes make that little sucker rip… I had a 76 back in high school 
Never understood why people went for 125 and 200s when you could go straight to a 250 when you turned 17
Always wondered why have a 185 when you could have a 250 on L plates
Early one the fastest. 2bhp more!
Only had one of these found it very heavy on fuel and not anywhere as quick as my mates RD200
I've got the same pipes on my gt250
Had one and an rd 200 both cracking bikes when young
Rolled from an AP50 to GT185 to GS750. Got my full license on it and so many fun memories.
The facelift model which I had was a much nicer looking bike with its slimmer tank and rear cowl on the rear
Passed my test on one in 1979, I borrowed it from my friend. The test was easy and cheap then.
Ich suche eine GT 250 oder x7
Had two both red
5K I don't think so
Yea I had one for a couple of years wow what a fantastic bike loved mine.
Lovely bike shame I never got to try one
Dad had one these and a 500 lovely bikes
Great little bike
First bike I rode
And for sale, $12.000. No lower baller's, if you have the desire for this bike and then you know what it is.
And over priced .... demand dropping 🫳
An absolute rubbish bike.
Ad: 1972 Kawasaki 350 S2
🤔 We Reckon: The Kawasaki 350 S2 is a brilliant little member of Kawasaki’s legendary 2-stroke triple family, offering much of the sound, smoke and excitement of the larger H1 and H2 in a lighter, more manageable package. With its 346cc air-cooled three-cylinder engine, five-speed gearbox and sharp early-1970s styling, it delivered lively performance and real attitude for a middleweight machine. It is sought after by 2-stroke fans today because it has that unmistakable Kawasaki triple character, but feels rarer, revvier and more usable than the big bruisers — a proper cult classic with plenty of charm.
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Ad: 1972 Kawasaki 350 S2 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4vRJ4P1
Had exact same colour s2. Loved it. Front brake could have been better. It don't like the hot summer of 76. I bought it with a seized middle pot. Rebore, new pistons. I always put a cap full of 2 stroke oil in the tank during that 76 summer.
I had once that kind was brilliant awww 😀
Back in the day!
Ad: 1984 Yamaha RD500 YPVS
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha RD500 YPVS was one of the most exciting road bikes of the 1980s: a 500cc liquid-cooled two-stroke V4 built to capture the spirit of Yamaha’s Grand Prix race machines. With its YPVS power-valve system, race-replica styling, twin-crank V4 layout and unmistakable 2-stroke soundtrack, it felt like the closest many riders could get to a road-going YZR500. It was so eagerly anticipated because Yamaha fans had grown up watching Kenny Roberts and the factory 500s on track, and the idea of a big-capacity GP-inspired 2-stroke for the road was almost irresistible. This one is finished in colours reminiscent of King Kenny and his Team Yamaha USA machines.
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Ad: 1984 Yamaha RD500 YPVS On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4f9MFAT
Wpw! A kenny roberts!
Wicked little bike
Definitely would enjoy a test ride.
Terry Flux
$24, 143.40 in USD, plus shipping to Ohio. It’s official, I am not getting it.
Ad: 1981 Yamaha RD400F
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha RD400F was the final European-market evolution of Yamaha’s air-cooled RD twin, combining a strong 398cc 2-stroke engine, 6-speed gearbox and classic late-1970s styling with the sharp, involving character that made the RD range so addictive. As the last of the air-cooled RD400 line before the LC era arrived, it has real end-of-an-era appeal. While the later water-cooled LCs were faster, sharper and more modern, many enthusiasts still prefer the air-cooled RDs for their simplicity, lighter mechanical feel, classic looks and raw old-school charm. They feel less clinical, more mechanical and wonderfully direct — exactly what many riders want from a classic 2-stroke.
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Ad: 1981 Yamaha RD400F On eBay here -->> bit.ly/3T7bA0q
Lovely but silly money !
I had new a RD 400 white heat. It was a limited edition tuned 400 from Yamaha. It had White Heat on the side panels. People say they don’t exist but they did ! I had one. One difference externally was the finned rings where the down pipes meet the silencers.
Brought a brand new one in 79 i can even remember the reg UEM 400V
I had one ❤️
Mine was a white 400e black wheels
Só you get two of them, yes? Must be for that price!
I have a 1975 RR350, that I bought brand new. It has 35,000 miles on it and I still love it. Way more fun than my newer bike.
Lovely bike but don’t think it will fetch that money
A thing of beauty
J’adore ! From France 🇨🇵 with love.
14K 🤣🤣🤣
Very pretty but obviously not for sale at that price ?
Another company living the kgf dream
Fkin stooopid money 😂😂😂
Ad: 1991 Cagiva Mito 125 Mk1
🤔 We Reckon: The Cagiva Mito 125 was the sort of bike that made learner riders in the early 90's feel like they were on a miniature Italian race bike. With its sharp styling, liquid-cooled two-stroke engine, 7-speed gearbox and proper sports-bike stance, it looked and felt far more exotic than most 125s of the period. For a young rider, the appeal was obvious: it had the drama, noise and attitude of a much bigger machine, and in full-power form it offered the kind of performance that made it one of the most desired 125's of its day.
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Has it seized yet? Have the electrics decided they're actually meant for a toaster? Absolutely beautiful and a great little bike when working but more temperamental than a woman on a Saturday shopping trip with her husband. You know the explosion is coming. You just don't know when. 🤣
No one's forcing you to twist the trootle al the way
Brilliant bikes, this is the same as mine except I bought mine from Paul Lewis, ex-500cc gp1 rider who rode for the Cagiva 500cc team back in the late 80/90's. He had his team kit this one out before selling it to me, damn it was frighteningly quick 👊
Definatly an experiance but sharp handling and reliability are not its strong points
Een van de mooiste 125 ,denk met zwarte wielen is die nog mooier de gp cagiva van Lawson hadden ook zwarte wielen
Beautiful !
Le bellezze che fanbricavamo negli anni 80/90
Id love another one had 6
I had one back in the day I loved it wish I still had it ..
Cracking bikes ....who doesn't like a 7 speed 2T 💥💥🏍 👌 🇮🇹🏁😎
Absolutely love mine !!!
Ad: 1980 MZ TS 250/1 Supa5
🤔 We Reckon: MZ motorcycles may not always have had the glamour of the big Japanese names, but their importance in 2-stroke history is enormous. Behind the Iron Curtain, MZ helped develop ideas around expansion chambers, rotary-valve induction and high-performance small-capacity 2-strokes that would influence Grand Prix racing for years to come. On the road, bikes like the ES, TS and ETZ models earned a loyal following for being tough, simple, practical and full of character. That is why true classic 2-stroke fans still love them: MZs are honest, clever, slightly quirky machines with real engineering significance and a charm that goes far beyond outright speed. Are you an MZ fan?
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Ad: 1980 MZ TS 250/1 Supa5 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4foHeiF
Well worth reading Stealing Speed by Matt Oxley. The story of MZs’ Walter Kaaden & his development of the modern 2 stroke.
In my RD400 and LC days (1976 to 1981, punctuated by other types of bike, my first four-stroke was a GS750, my first traily a DT175) I wouldn't have been seen dead on an MZ. But 1983-9 I was a London despatch rider, among the huge array of bikes, big and small, I owned (and ran into the ground) or hired in that role were a TS125 and an ETZ250. Both were excellent for city work (though not long distance), tough, reliable easy to work on. And the ETZ was surprisingly nippy. Not fast like the emerging race reps of that time, obviously. But it could surprise. And once I got used to the various quirks (they had quite a few) the MZs great fun to ride. After while of riding ten hours a day, five or six days a week, drops ranging from London EC4 to EC4 to London-Manchester (ideally on a bigger bike), all weathers, all year round you no longer give a shit if what your are riding is cool, sexy, fast, or the latest thing. I must get another MZ!
They have become a classic haven’t they? But there’s something you should know about them, the ignition barrel is very basic, therefore you can start them with a screwdriver or anything that fits in the hole really? I started one with a lolly stick !!!! when I was kid 😂😂😂😂
Ones with original bearings were always best if thrashed
Had a mz TS 125 and a mz TS 150 tough bikes very dated old look tough low revving 3000 rpm engines parts hard to find some heap others like the crazy long exuast pipe not so cheap
Phil Williamson wednesday afternoons on these things at school
Still the best kept secret in motorcycling!!!
Ad: 1989 Suzuki RH 250 / TSX 250
🤔 We Reckon: The Suzuki RH250 (offered as the TSX250 in some markets) is a rare and interesting 250cc two-stroke trail bike from the era when Japanese manufacturers were building proper lightweight road-and-trail machines with real off-road ability. With its liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, six-speed gearbox, Full Floater rear suspension and purposeful enduro styling, it offered a lively mix of usable road manners and green-lane fun. Not as commonly seen as Yamaha’s DT models or Kawasaki’s KMX range, the RH250 has real appeal today because it is different, capable, full of two-stroke character and a great reminder of when 250cc trail bikes were light, simple and properly entertaining.
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I've had 3 ts250x, 2 in the 80,s and one more recently, great handling bikes, front brakes are shocking! And best replaced by a twin piston caliper, my first one had an nsr125 caliper on with an L bracket from alloy to replace honda,s iron one, 2nd bike had a caliper from an xtz750 supertenere on, first bike exploded, due to Suzuki mismatching crankcases at the front of the barrel and subsequently the lower iron liner fractures and falls into the crank only on AEC equipped bikes, my first bike ate a 2nd gear, front pipes rot out, some have a restrictor plate behind the air filter, just rip it out no jetting needed, early bikes have different engines without powervalves, different frame front pipe and carb, these are the best in my opinion but have offset piston small end pins as barrel is twisted to the left on these so the exhaust misses the frame down tube, but after all that i,d still have another...
Beautiful piece of top quality kit
a work of art..even nicer than my 1992 XT Serow
Excellent piece of kit👌
Will it go like the rm or the tsx or somewhere in between?
Really nice 👌
No thanks. Looks like it was made in China as a cheap knockoff
Had one back in the day, was a good bike.
Put Your Foot Down & Demand a Suzuki!
But would a 250 Hustler really do over the ton? - For a 250, its performance was genuinely exciting. Around 32bhp at 8,000rpm and a weight of roughly 146kg gave it the sort of pace that could embarrass larger, softer motorcycles of the period, even if it needed revs and gear changes to give its best. Modern summaries usually put real-world top speed at about 90mph, while the USA's Cycle World magazine 1971 test noted that the T250 was actually a little slower than the earlier X6, which it had timed at 92mph.
On the question of 100mph, there is plenty of repeated folklore around the Hustler name, but the evidence is mixed. There are modern references to a claimed 105mph, and one period road test stating that the bike could show 100mph on the speedometer but that the speedo was about 7mph fast at that speed — meaning a true speed nearer 93mph. The better-supported contemporary Cycle World evidence points to low-90s rather than a genuine timed 100mph-plus. So the fairest conclusion is that a T250 might have looked like a “ton-up” 250 on the clock, but solid evidence for a true, independently timed 100mph-plus 1970 T250 appears thin.
What made it memorable was not just the number on the speedometer, but the way it delivered its performance. The Hustler was light, rev-happy, mechanically interesting and full of character, with that classic two-stroke surge once it came on song. It rewarded a rider who used the gearbox properly, and that made it feel more like a little road racer than a humble commuter. The name suited it perfectly: energetic, busy, cheeky and far quicker than many people expected a 250 to be.
🤔 My view: the 100mph legend is part of the bike’s appeal, but the real magic is that it felt fast, sharp and alive. A genuine 90–95mph 250 in 1970 was still a very impressive machine. Still got any pics of yours?
📸 Suzuki
#Suzuki #2stroketuesday #classic2stroke
Far too light and very scary at anything over 70mph. A pin will throw off the front end at that speed.
Goes well. If you have one you know.
Surprised that these did over a Ton??
My T250J wouldn't do the ton - although to be fair an indicated 95-ish was quite fast enough for 17 year old me! Was quite an eye-opener after my gutless little Fizzy!
Had three, 250,350 and 500 at the same time!!! I have managed to remain a woman!!
Had the T250 back in the day loved that bike wish I still had it
T350でDATSUNに衝突して足を折った。 でも、スズキ２Strikeは好きだ。
Great bike 80mph is enough for me
AI generated drivel, me thinks
Ad: 1982 Suzuki GT250 X7
🤔 We Reckon: The Suzuki GT250 X7 was the bike that gave the GT250 line a serious shot of late-1970s attitude. Lighter, sharper and more modern than the earlier Ram Air models, it felt quicker, more responsive and more exciting to ride, with the kind of revvy two-stroke character that made every journey feel like a race. Compared with the previous GT250 Ram Air, the X7 lost weight, gained a more compact design and had a racier image, making it one of the most memorable learner-legal 250s of its era. What makes them so much fun today is simple: they are light, lively, noisy, involving and packed with proper Suzuki two-stroke charm. Did you have one?
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Ad: 1982 Suzuki GT250 X7 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4f86N6l
Mine was the same colour XRG878T where are you now?
Had a late X plate in the fastest colour of red.
Restoring one at the moment…..or I was!
1982 £727 Reg was VDV935X Kept for 3 years before getting a 1978 Yamaha XS750
Had the x5 200cc model 1980
I loved my x7. First brand new bike I ever owned. Past my test on it and bought a gs1000. Still kept it though for years
Had one in bright yellow 💛
Yes had a 1980 one same colour unfortunately had a crack in the engine case so bought another engine and it never was the same so passed it on to a friend of a friend with the old engine not sure what happened to it after that
Most embarrassing moment in "young biking" my mate overtaking around the outside on a bend while I was on his X7 and he had my 250N Super Dream. I never lived that one down. Mind you he was 2 short of a 6 pack🤣 1979 for those wandering
It was the favorite motorcycle of young people in Iran during the 1980s.
I allways wanted one of these
Yep, had one in Red when I was a 17 yo in NZ
my first motorbike the X7...paid 710 pounds for it ..New...passed my test on it...,1979.
I owned these in two in 1982.
I had a blue one just like that one absolutely loved it and epic bike for its time👀❤️
I had one the same colour but a 1981 reg
Had a few quick bike back in the day
Miss mine so much
I did. Same colour
I had a brand new blue one in 1979! Loved that bike! Rode it to Germany and back to Cambridge England
Yes. Loved it. But short lived. Didn’t like a headwind
had a 125 missed the 250 law sadly
AHC907V in red, my first bike in 1980, memorable ride from Eastbourne to Blackpool and back to meet my future in-laws, two up, ton up on south circular fully laden for a week! Speedo reading 110mph🤣
King of 250cc production racing for a couple of years. Then the LCs changed everything.
Ad: Yamaha DT175MX
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha DT175 is one of those classic trail bikes that still makes perfect sense today. Light, simple and powered by a willing 175cc two-stroke single, it offered just the right mix of road usability, green-lane ability and everyday fun. The Monoshock rear end gave it a more modern look and feel than earlier twin-shock DTs, while keeping the easy-going charm that made the DT range so popular. Its lasting appeal is obvious: manageable size, classic Yamaha styling, proper two-stroke character and the kind of honest, no-fuss riding experience that never really goes out of fashion. This one was restored three years ago and looks like a lovely example.
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Ad: Yamaha DT175 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4vlilcC
Pipe should be satin not matte
Probably the best trail bike ever made. It's a shame that the UK models never got the leading axle forks that other markets got.
The black one was the one to have in my day.
Bought one new in 1978. £460.00. Fill it up with petrol for 80p
I loved them both the earlier twin shock was a beautiful bike but the MonoShock was something else 👏👏
Best value for money fun bike i ever owned
Had the 125 and that was a good bike
Great bikes
Kevin Dixon
Got two tucked in the garage waiting to finish restoring. Holding their value unlike the Fizzys!
Ad: 1981 Yamaha RD350/375LC
🤔 We Reckon: Kenny Roberts Yamaha Team USA style paint schemes remain so popular because they capture one of the most exciting eras in Yamaha racing history. The yellow, black and white speed-block look is instantly recognisable, bold without being fussy, and forever linked with “King Kenny’s” hard-charging style on the world stage. As well as looking the part, this RD350LC should go well too, with a 375cc top end fitted.
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Ad: 1981 Yamaha RD350/375LC On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4vcX5p9
This is me 1980 something. Aged 17ish
Yep my 1981 KR also 375 amongst other things back in the day.
Ad: 1985 Yamaha RD250 LC
🤔 We Reckon: Owner says this is a regretful sale of a much-loved Yamaha RD250LC, restored a few years ago by the previous owner. The bike reportedly uses original NOS parts where possible, with bolts and screws finished in the correct olive colour, and comes with a stack of paperwork, Haynes manual and parts catalogue. Apparently it starts, stops and rides really well, with the option of original pipes and seat included for anyone wanting a more standard look ( you just know I'd leave the 'spannies on!) Best of all, it captures exactly why the RD250LC is such a fun bike to ride: light, lively and full of two-stroke character, it comes alive on the powerband and delivers the kind of sound, smell and excitement that makes every ride feel special — even if as the owner says every fuel stop turns into a nostalgia session!
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Ad: 1985 Yamaha RD250LC On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4veToPM
Ad: 1972 Suzuki GT750
🤔 We Reckon: What made the first-generation Suzuki GT750 so special? It was unlike almost anything else on the road when it arrived: a big 750cc two-stroke triple with liquid cooling, smooth power delivery, long-distance comfort and unmistakable 1970s presence. Known in the UK as the “Kettle”, the early GT750 combined engineering ambition with real-world usability, offering a more refined alternative to the wilder air-cooled triples of the period. With its distinctive styling, unique engine character and “first of the breed” appeal, the original GT750 remains one of Suzuki’s most fascinating and collectible classics. This lovely looking example is finished in my favourite GT750 colour of Candy Lavender giving it that unmistakeable 70's vibe!
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Ad: 1972 Suzuki GT750 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4eJMXPW
Ad: 1972/73 Yamaha RD350
🤔 We Reckon: An interesting early Yamaha RD350, the owner says this 1972/73 US-market bike has been painted to resemble the UK 1974/75 RD350B “Silver Bullet” and certainly looks the part. It has matching frame and engine numbers, shows 9,261 miles, is UK registered on an L-suffix plate with V5 present, and is now classed as a historic vehicle, making it MOT and road tax exempt. Work includes a Newtronics electronic ignition system, with the original points parts retained, and a rebuilt oil injection pump. In good running order apparently, the owner says there is scope for further improvement if desired - it captures exactly why the early RD350 is so special: light, lively, simple and packed with that addictive air-cooled two-stroke character.
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Ad: 1972/73 Yamaha RD350 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4vRISzj
Ground breaking and surprising cheap when the RD350 B came out, less than a year later there was a large price hike, a lot of bike for little money
Loved mine
73 ? someone telling porkies here , thats a `75 ? 73 is a YR% , 74 is RD350A - so what is it really ?
Ad: 1982 Yamaha DT125LC
🤔 We Reckon: The 1982 Yamaha DT125LC was one of the most desirable learner-legal trail bikes of the early 1980s, bringing liquid cooling, sharp styling and lively two-stroke performance to Yamaha’s hugely popular DT range. Light, reliable and easy to ride, it had the look of a proper off-road machine while still being practical for everyday road use. Its popularity with young riders was easy to understand: it offered freedom, style and a real taste of performance at 17, with just enough trail-bike attitude to make every ride feel like an adventure. Did you have one back in the day?
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Ad: 1982 Yamaha DT125LC On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4bsB52u
Restored one about 8 years ago. White and red. Now with a Yamaha 2stroke collector
I had the TSX instead. I thought it was the better bike. Ridden a few DTs though.
My first and favourite bike . Had a 16.5hp version back in 1985 which was so quick for a 17year old . Unfortunately parents made me sell it as over the 12hp limit 😟🤦🏻♂️
Have had the DT125MX and two DTR 125 In the past .This was the one that I wanted but couldn't afford when I was 18 ! I think they were around £900 new lol
W reg mine was paid 500 in 87 or 88..sold it a year later 500. Loved that bike
Nice but the price 😂😂😂
Had a B reg one, back in 1986 🙂 Fresco, reeds, different sprockets, was ok.
I did, first bike, blue, Y reg.
Excellent machine
It was half the bike the DTR 125 was
Yamaha XT-350 1989
Yes I did
Fantastic bikes
I had one in light blue
Where's about in boomtown?
Dtf, dtmx, dtr, dtlc, tdr ont fait des heureux dans la famille!
I did, black, Y plate
I'm busy restoring one at the moment
Had black, poor brakes.
Had one in black,red gaiters shugger scoops and a jack up kit on the back then some little scroat went and robbed it,I woz gutted!!
Está dt si es la verdadera rival o competencia de la Kawasaki kmx, pero 1000 veces más bonitas y atractivas la kmx y es q las Kawasakis de pista de los 80s y 90s tienen un no se que que enamoran por encima de las otras marcas y más con ese color verde lima tan espectacular y esos diseños y combinaciones de gráficos que hacían eran brutales y muy llamativos sumando que siempre a Sido la marca más veloz y potente en muchos segmentos de escho la filosofía o refrán de Kawasaki industrias pesadas es siempre ser más veloz rápido y potente que los demás, las kmx fueron desarrolladas con tecnología utilizada en el motocrós y pistas pues el motor que pusieron en la kmx es el mismo motor de una Kawasaki kmx 86 solo que fue adactado para calle y lo limitaron o bajaron caballaje para suavisarlo y poderlo legalizar para las calles para poderlo vender en todos los mercados globales pero básicamente es el mismo motor si no que suabisado un poco pero aún así los que hemos tenido kmx sabemos lo especiales rápidas potentes y versátiles que son sabiendolas cuidar y dándoles el mantenimiento debido y eso si como a toda moto dos tiempos jamás pero jamás dejar acabar el aceite dos tiempos por qué eso es frenada de motor segura y todos sabemos lo peligrosa que puede ser una frenada de motor iendo por a 120 - 140 km en una dos tiempos por eso siempre es vital estar muy pendiente del nivel del aceite dos tiempos para evitar sustos y reparaciones costosas...
Think it’s about £1000 over priced and some🤪
I had one of these, it was a fabulous little bike. Lots of power, smooth delivery, light and manoeuvrable.
Ad: Maico 490 Motocross
🤔 We Reckon: The Maico 490 is one of the most legendary open-class motocross bikes ever built, famous for its huge two-stroke power, superb handling and surprisingly controllable delivery. Big, fast and serious, it had the kind of presence that made it a hero bike for expert riders and a machine that demanded respect from everyone else. What makes it so desirable in classic MX today is that rare combination of brute force and finesse — it was not just powerful, it was genuinely good to ride. For many vintage motocross fans, the Maico 490 remains the ultimate big-bore two-stroke.
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Ad: Ad: Maico 490 Motocross On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4eO7Jhh
That's one wild ride a Real handful to master but what a beauty
Looks well worth that money!