Ad: 1980 Yamaha YZ125G
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha YZ125G was a sharp little 125cc motocrosser from a fiercely competitive era, when every manufacturer was fighting for an edge in the lightweight class. Air-cooled, twin-shock and full of proper two-stroke snap, it represented Yamaha’s last old-school push before the 125 market moved into the liquid-cooled 1980s. Significant? Absolutely — not because it rewrote the rulebook, but because it marked the end of a brilliant, raw and wonderfully noisy chapter in Yamaha MX history.
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Ad: 1980 Yamaha YZ125G On eBay 🇺🇸 here -->> bit.ly/3T9N2nK
Ad: 1989 Yamaha TDR250
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha TDR250 was Yamaha at its mischievous best — part trail bike, part supermoto, part TZR-powered hooligan machine. Light, punchy and gloriously odd, it delivered proper 2-stroke excitement with long-legged, upright comfort. And as for its legendary wheelie ability? Let’s just say the front tyre probably lasted twice as long as the rear because it spent most of its life taking the scenic route through fresh air. Just the job then on #wheeliewednesday !
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Ad: 1989 Yamaha TDR250 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4pyGkUb
To save people’s time £6,500
Best colour combo 👍
Tengo la mía acá en la casa... Saludos desde Chile
Wat could that dip around 6000 rpm be? I gues an easy fix would’ve been done for a better sale?! 🤷🏽♂️
Wish I'd never sold mine, same colour I sold.it for next to nothing regrets .
Ad: 1985 Yamaha RZ350 Kenny Roberts Edition
🤔 We Reckon: The 1985 Yamaha RZ350 Kenny Roberts Edition is pure two-stroke royalty — yellow and black speed-block paint, YPVS punch and that unmistakable “King Kenny” connection. Its significance goes beyond the looks: it was one of the last great road-going Yamaha two-stroke twins, bringing race-bred attitude to the street just as emissions rules were closing the door on bikes like this. Small, sharp and seriously charismatic, the RZ350 KR remains a true cult classic.
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Ad: 1985 Yamaha RZ350 Kenny Roberts Edition On eBay 🇺🇸 here -->> bit.ly/4fg6GqN
Pure Class Fitting Tribute To King Kenny🇺🇸
When you see how simple the RD350B was when it came out and how fast it was you realise how good the air cooled ones were for their time
Wunderschönes Bike 😊
Ad: 1969 Yamaha YDS6 250
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha YDS6 250 is a lovely slice of late-60s Yamaha two-stroke history — light, lively and full of the character that would eventually lead towards the famous RD twins. And that high-pipe style? Absolutely spot on — giving it a rugged, almost street-scrambler attitude that makes it look far more adventurous than an ordinary road bike.
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Ad: 1969 Yamaha YDS6 250 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4fy9sGL
Now that's rare
Hi , nice looking bike, I’ve just bought a 1969 YDS6/5 it has a yds5 engine the rest yds6, having trouble finding spares , have you any ideas thanks
Love the way the DS6 makes power
Ad: 1986 Suzuki RG250 Gamma Mk3
🤔 We Reckon: The Suzuki RG250 Gamma Mk3 is a proper little 2-stroke race replica — light, sharp and full of that unmistakable Gamma attitude. With its aluminium-framed GP-inspired style and screaming 250cc character, it still feels special today. Collectible? Absolutely. It may sit slightly in the shadow of the later RGV250, but that only makes the Mk3 more interesting to those who know their strokers.
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Ad: 1986 Suzuki RG250 Gamma Mk3 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4pxZfyo
first with an aluminium frame, i think
Remember seeing one of these when i was 17 , was the best looking bike i had ever laid eyes on, and is still up there !
Beautiful bike 😍
I had one, used to beat the rgv,s in the day
Ad: 1979 Suzuki GT185
🤔 We Reckon: The Suzuki GT185 was a cracking little 2-stroke twin — light, revvy and full of classic Suzuki charm. What made it stand apart from many similar-sized strokers of the day was its “mini GT” feel: twin-cylinder smoothness, Ram Air styling and just enough sporty attitude to make it feel more grown-up than a basic commuter. Not the fastest small 2-stroke, but a hugely likeable one.
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Ad: 1979 Suzuki GT185 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4pATNLx
I had the GT125 in blue 😎👍
Hatte ich 1979 in der. Fahrschule
Ad: 1967 Greeves Challenger 360
🤔 We Reckon: The Greeves Challenger 360 was a proper British scrambler from the days when motocross bikes were raw, simple and built for battle. Light, purposeful and powered by a punchy big-capacity two-stroke engine, it gave club racers a serious weapon for the rough stuff. Rare today, the Challenger 360 is a brilliant reminder of when British off-road bikes could still mix it with the best.
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Ad: 1967 Greeves Challenger 360 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/45eUUXB
Yeh richard i don t remember ever seeing one in the flesh. I would have thought banana forks would have been a bit dated by 67.🤔
There were very few Greeves Challenger MX4 360s sold in the UK with banana forks.
Greeves Challenger’s, Griffons and Hawkstone scramble bikes are still alive and kicking up mud and dust, racing regularly in The Dave Harper Greeves Championship they’ll be filling the air with that crackling 2 stroke sound and the great smell of Castrol R. Round 5 is this Sunday 26th July at The Bonanza Classic Scramble’s, Dorset DT2 0LJ. 🏁
I raced against a couple of good friends on Greeves. Their statement about the front end , was you could not Fight it you had to hang loose to the handlebars and let it kind of wonder. That’s the only way it would handle well. Don Jensen, East Bay Yamaha. 
Wow! That is beautiful.
Great to watch on a Saturday with Dickie Davies
Yeh i.think i was at that meeting
Best looking Greeves , very purposeful bike .
The perfect trail bike — light enough to handle, quick enough to be fun, and tough enough to take you almost anywhere - Who had a DT175, and what adventures did it get you into?
My second bike, was a 74 DT 175 with enduro tank and seat, and a higher front mudguard
Nice VW too
Definitely a favourite of mine, had the poster on my bedroom wall 👏👏
Ad: 1979 Yamaha RD350LC
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha RD350LC is one of the defining 2-stroke icons of the 1980s — light, sharp, fast and full of attitude. More than 40 years later, they’re still so popular because they deliver everything classic 2-stroke fans love: sound, smell, speed, nostalgia and that brilliant feeling that every ride might get slightly out of hand - Did that ever happen to you? 😲
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Ad: 1979 Yamaha RD350LC On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4puh55o
Jason Miller remember your beast still lol
Had two LCs 125 LC MK1 and a mars bar coloured 350LC loved them both .both altered 125 fully deserved restricted micron pipe .350 all speeds filters bigger jets skinned head ported rocket ship
They didnt even make them in 1979 🤣
yes i loved mime bought it with only 1800 miles on clock it was only used to go out on sundays weather permiting it was nr 3 years old when i got it it was like new on saterday morning id bounce out of bed have breakfast put tent on back and away for the w end most weeks of 1984 1985 it got stolen in 1986 well gutted i was crieing
81 not 79 🙄
I had one of the first ones to enter in the UK. I was on a waiting list when I brought It. Mine was a "W" registration. I wasnt aware that any were registered on a "V" plate.
RD250LC then RD350LC and finally a 350N YPVS loved them all 😍
Identica alla mia
what an iconic bike 😀😀😀😀
Thousands spent……. Unrestored…………
Fabulous performing bikes, but I really believe the air cooled ones were prettier 
I rode my brothers incredible performance
Mine
Rd80 LC und RD 350 LC . 350er mit Carbonmembranen, RTZ Flachschieber mit Powerjet und YVPS Auspuff, 2 Zähne.mehr auf dem Kettenblatt. Motorleistung über 50 PS.. Das Ding war einfach geil
That was not available in 79
I had a 1981. Imported it from Canada to New Jersey. Real easy to do back then!
Precio por favor gracias
🌷linda deveria ser vendida aqui a Yamanha pode ela tem poder
1979 🤔
Good for wheel stands
79 was Tz350
1979?Mine was on a 'V' & that was a very very early one.
ps mine was the mars bar one fantastic
Unrestored my arse ... 🙄
Ad: 1987 Yamaha RD500 YPVS
🤔 We Reckon: It may be complex, thirsty and less agile than the smaller RD's—but I still want one - 40 years on Yamaha's V4 powered GP styled sports bike still looks stunning, and remains firmly on my 2-stroke bucket list!
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Ad: 1987 Yamaha RD500 YPVS On eBay here -->> bit.ly/3R3Yssz
Owned one when I was 19, don't have the money now 🤣
Thrirsty , be lucky to get 50 mile out of a tank full inc reserve , on my lc350
Buy it before its gone.
First sports 2 stroke Yamaha I didn’t lust after, I couldn’t see the point
You nailed it! Certainly more thirsty and less agile than my 1985 RZ350 was, but it’s cool.
Not the most attractive in my book
Had all the others and finally got one
Buyer beware in standard trim they are totally underwhelming in every department. I’m still not selling mine though 😉
Always from the age of 17 been a dream bike for me!
Got one UK cheapest you will find £12500
Ad: 1976 Kawasaki KH250-B1
🤔 We Reckon: This is such a pretty looking bike. Owner says it's a UK bike in Candy Super Red complete with electronic ignition, a recent service and historic tax—ready to ride, show and enjoy. I know they're not as fast as an RD, but there's just something about Kawasaki's smallest triple that still appeals to me!
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Ad: 1976 Kawasaki KH250-B1 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4woV5f1
Love it..had the same bike in 82/83.😎 Great times.
Gorgeous bike.
Stunning. Such a pretty bike and I always wanted a KH, probably after it featured in a BBC kids drama in 1977 called “King Cinder”. No idea how I then ended up with an X7 in 1980 at 17, though I made amends three years later with a H1F.
Thing about the KH was it's uniqueness, only 3 pot in the 250 category. Had a go on my mates one, small compared to my RD250, nice sound, appeared to have a hinge somewhere in the frame?!?!
I had a blue one in this scheme in the early/mid seventies, it was my first bike, prices are crazy today but I loved that bike and still do
I had same bike same year mine was light blue metallic
Same as the one I bought new in ‘76
My first bike in 77 LKB 16R same colour as the pic. Had 24,000 miles on when I sold it. Have an S3 now.
Here's mine I bought it brand new in 1976 from £525 . Had this bike 7 years . Had it Rebored out New Pistons Rings Studs Gaskets etc had it Sprayed jet Black with all new Chrome Badges .looked cool. Sold it in 1983 for £250. Wish I still had it now.
1978 had so many great times
Got a 78 in blue love mine
first motorcycle...drove everywhere.any weather conditions..
Mine
I hsd exactly the same colour mkg 741p
So beautiful
Had a few and a Great Guy called David Pipes ex |Cosworth was a wiz with the engines
Just like my old one, although this one looks better condition.
This is identicle to the one i had... such great memories.
Is it 4 sale? I'm very interested. Ur location? I'm Massachusetts
Well this is my little girl. Restored over the last 5 years and in her original factory specs finish.
I had the predecessor, the S1. Beautiful motorcycle.❤️
Ian Rudge
Kevin Clarke
Simon Goddard
Ad: 1988 Yamaha DT125R
🤔 We Reckon: Owner says this is the best DT125R in the UK and looking at the pics it certainly looks like a stunning restoration. Clearly had lots of time and money spent on it and apparently unstarted since completion. Question is - is it just too nice to use?
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Ad: 1988 Yamaha DT125R On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4bR7AYo
If you want something to look at, buy a painting, bikes should be ridden.
Same model and colour as I had at 17, turned the power valve up and remove the exhaust collar, no other 125 would match it then, would love another one.
I had the same bike 1989 when i turned 17. Cost me £1500 . I loved that bike and even taking in inflaton thats a good price New yamaha 125s are around £5500
Beautiful bike, but the price is like wow 😳😯😳
Don't get why people hide the registration plate 🙈 it's the first thing I want to check looks nice but unfortunately we don't get back what we put into them but good luck with the sale 👍🏼
And this is the model that started my Yamaha days off!.... ❤️💪🤟🤟x
How much please
Reuben Watson
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i remember when you could pick these up for £500... i wish id have bought a few dozen..
Wow 👌it's like new
5k 😳😳😳😳
Not the best restoration, far from original in places
Ad: 1988 Yamaha RD350 YPVS Project
🤔 We Reckon: If you enjoy spinning the spanners and the smell of WD40, this power valve might be worth a look. Owner says it needs a full restoration and was last running back in 2008. It seems to be a pretty original example and its creating a fair bit of interest too, so clearly there's still a market for RD350 projects. I love a challenge, what do you think?
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Ad: 1988 Yamaha RD350 YPVS Project On eBay here -->> bit.ly/44JkdB1
About 6k to put it right
At 2750 currently. Not worth it.
If you didn't get chance to go to last weekend's Smokin' to Sammy's annual 2-stroke extravaganza at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum - have no fear, the main man himself Big Mingers was there, camera in hand capturing some serious 2-stroke goodness for our delight and delectation!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it's been deleted.Thank you for the share, I’m still buzzing 🏍️💨
Ad: Kawasaki 750 H2B
🤔 We Reckon: This looks like a nicely sorted Kawasaki 750 H2B, described as ready to ride and enjoy rather than needing fettling. Apparently the engine has covered less than 1,000 miles since a full rebuild, including a Gary Clarke crank. Owner says everything's working as it should, so this sounds like a proper summer-ready H2B — jump on and enjoy the triple magic!
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Ad: Kawasaki 750 H2B On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4vFQAf2
The owner of this bike is a well known mechanic and triples expert so buyer will be getting a great bike.
What a great deal for someone.
Love it
👏👏👏👏🍀
eBay is becoming a starting bid nowhere near the reserve, seems like this applies to many a Kawasaki triple especially H1’s H2’s & KH500’s. Personally don’t get it 🤷♂️
Ad: 1991 Honda EZ90 Cub
🤔 We Reckon: The Honda EZ90 Cub was one of Honda’s strangest and most loveable little creations — part mini dirt bike, part scooter, part futuristic toy. With its 90cc 2-stroke engine, automatic transmission and chunky off-road styling, it was aimed at younger riders, families and leisure users who wanted simple, unintimidating fun rather than outright speed. Quirky, rare and full of charm, it still looks like Honda designed it with a grin.
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Ad: 1991 Honda EZ90 Cub On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4vD2mXg
Far out man!!! I bet they aren’t cheap?
Somebody had made one road legal in Liverpool a few years ago. Seen them blasting around on it
90cc Nice!!
Always wanted one for the snow ❄️
Never seen that before
Kev Miller
Ad: 1986 Suzuki RG500
🤔 We Reckon: The Suzuki RG500 Gamma was one of the wildest road-going race replicas of the 1980s — a square-four 2-stroke missile that felt closer to a Grand Prix bike than almost anything else you could buy. Against rivals like the Yamaha RD500LC and Honda NS400R, the Suzuki felt the most uncompromising and exotic, with sharper race-bike attitude and a more direct GP connection. For many riders, the RG500 wasn’t just the best of the breed — it was the closest the road ever got to the 500cc paddock. Did you have one?
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Ad: 1986 Suzuki RG500 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4yvyCOW
That’s what Rick Lance told me!
Mot'd mine today👍🏻
A friend of mine had one, fully stripped down and rebuilt and lovely paint job. Scared me when i had a go on the local duel carriageway. Only problem was he had to stop for gas twice as much as us with 4 strokes.
The no.1 bike I shouldn't have sold 🙁 Although they were quite outdated when released they were still one of the most exciting bikes to ride. Mine went through a few interations and eventually became a little too extreme to ride on the road and a handful on the track. Miles of smiles 🙂
Yes had a 85 really great little bike. Beat a lot of my mates 4strokes up to the ton.
Had one dumbest thing I ever did was sell it only had 2400 kms on it mint in every way sold it about 10 to 15 years ago
Had one, miss it
I love mine 😋
100% the best
Oh yes 🙌 😍
Loved riding one of these
Ad: 1986 Suzuki RG250 Gamma Mk3
🤔 We Reckon: The Suzuki RG250 Gamma Mk3 was a sharp, lightweight 250cc 2-stroke race replica with proper Gamma attitude and a real GP-inspired feel. By the time the Mk3 arrived, the competition from Yamaha, Honda and Kawasaki was fierce, but the Suzuki still stood out for its aluminium-framed focus, revvy engine and unmistakable racer-for-the-road character. Maybe not the most famous 250 today, but a seriously exciting little stroker.
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Ad: 1986 Suzuki RG250 Gamma Mk3 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/3T0Vbea
Better in Sheen's Couler's ! Can't spell so !Whatever.
I was just about to do a sarcastic post saying they're not as good as the RGV because that's the mood I'm in but then I saw the price. While not being an RGV they're loads better than a 250LC which makes this a bargain. If you weren't so far away I'd be very tempted. Good luck. 👍
I had one on a C plate back in the day. A good bike but I did hanker after the TZR
I had that same bike in 1987 and the handling was outstanding along with top speed
3型？4型？かな？自分は、3型Walter wolf買いましたよ当時
Ad: 1977 Suzuki TS185
🤔 We Reckon: The 1977 Suzuki TS185 was a proper little go-anywhere 2-stroke trail bike — light, simple and tough enough for muddy lanes, farm tracks and weekday commuting. It was designed to appeal to riders who wanted one bike to do a bit of everything: cheap transport during the week, back-road exploring at the weekend, and just enough off-road attitude to make every short journey feel like an adventure.
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Ad: 1977 Suzuki TS185 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4fd2TKI
Had one of those as a kid, still have the scar on my inner right thigh from laying it down and that wonderful exhaust burning it.
I had one back in 1983. It was absolutely fantastic
Ad: 1985 Yamaha DT50MX Paris Dakar
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha DT50 MX Paris Dakar edition was every 50cc learner rider’s desert-racer fantasy — all the style of a rally raid machine, but in a moped-sized package. With its adventure bodywork, trail-bike stance and Yamaha 2-stroke character, it was clearly aimed at young riders who wanted to look like they were heading for Dakar… even if the day’s real expedition was only to school, college or the local chippy!
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Ad: 1985 Yamaha DT50MX Paris Dakar On eBay here -->> bit.ly/3RnRNt5
Paris to Dakar, would take about 2 months on that!!!! 😁
It was a aftermarket kit, I fitted one
Ni si quiera era refrigeración líquida
Or convert yours 😂
12 months fuel supply though it would need it for the dakar 🙈
I remember selling those kits but for the life of me I can't remember the price 😭
More like the Brighton to bognor
Looks like a great little bike and another bike i never knew they made
Rebonjour ,combien a t’elle de kilomètres s.t.p ? Et son prix merci ?
Some of these bikes i never knew even existed and this it a prime example.
Isa Hedberg
Allan Young
Ad: 1989 Yamaha TZR 250 3MA
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha TZR250 3MA is one of the most fascinating 250cc race replicas of the late 1980s — sharp, exotic and unmistakably Yamaha. Its unusual at the time “reverse cylinder” layout, made it feel closer to a TZ racer than an ordinary road bike. Quirky? Definitely. Special? Absolutely. The 3MA remains one of the most interesting and desirable TZRs ever built.
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Ad: 1989 Yamaha TZR 250 3MA On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4gMH7yB
Yep absolutely love mine, one of the most beautiful bikes ever built I reckon.😍
Yeh my 250 was fantastic only sold it because i wanted the 2ma i had as a young lad and at the time i could not find one 👍
I have a blue and yellow Yamaha TZR250. It has an electrical fault that no one can seem to fix. I loved riding it. It was sooo fab and people would underestimate how nippy they are. Love, LOVE, LOVE IT!!!!!💛
Loved mine.also my tdr 250
I had a 125 an absolute delight it was , miss it more than I miss my x wife 😂
Danny Toro González
TBF all the TZs from before they were suffixed TZ were always close to the Yamaha 2t road bikes.. early on the road racers followed the road bikes, then from all the TZRs the road bikes followed the road racers.
Ad: 1986 Yamaha RD125LC
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha RD125LC was the stuff of teenage dreams — sharp-looking, liquid-cooled, properly sporty and carrying all the attitude of the bigger LC family in learner-friendly form. For young riders, it wasn’t just transport; it was freedom, noise, powerband thrills and instant street credibility. No wonder so many lusted after one — the little RD looked like a real sports bike and made every ride feel like a Grand Prix qualifying lap to the chip shop!
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Ad: 1986 Yamaha RD125LC On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4faZMmH
Gutless in its restricted form (12bhp), much better unrestricted (21bhp).
Me and my mate Graham Marks used to have two identical to this one.. The memories I have from them days on these bikes haha !! What a scream we had. Drink drugs girls and that two stroke sound all mixed together ! R.I.P. Gra❤️always in my thoughts brother X
Great bikes 👍
I passed my test on an identical bike... loved it!!
Had a brand new white one!
Had the same one same colours Allspeed Hytech Reeds looked identical.Had brand new run it in dropped the Extras on and Excitement every time you hit the Power Band
Had a white mk2 with all the trick bits and absolutely loved it ❤️
Absolutely loved my RD125LC in red and black I miss her god bless her never let me down, loved my Micron exhaust and k and n filter had a real pop to her lol
Mk1 better bike
Breng hem tot in belgie😃
Mike I remember yours a very quick bike
Never liked the 16' front wheel, had both and the 18' I thought handled better.
Absolutely loved mine.
Yes, I had one!. My first 125.♥️👌
wish I had kept mine probably would ride it more than my GSXR I now have good fun riding the RD .
Let's hope a gas flow has been sorted. It all all adds up....
This was mine in school. 1984 RZ 125 Lc.
Had one and absolutely loved it nearly bought another but imho too dear now for an old 2t
Questa è la mia ma è un po' diversa quante versioni ne hanno. Fatte?
William Hughes
Egy hétig hajtottam Egy ilyet,-jó kis bicaj!
Nick Poole
Had blue one cost me bomb on HP at 17 , spent all my money on it , micron, race reeds, small sprockets, polished head, over size piston Speedo ded say 100mph but main thing it was faster than my brother's 250 wet dream , he sold it got 350 LC what weapon
Ad: 1980 Yamaha RD250LC
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha RD250LC was already a brilliant little 2-stroke straight from the showroom, but half the fun was what happened next. Expansion chambers, 350 conversions, tuning kits, paint jobs, race seats — you name it, someone probably tried it on an LC. Was it the most modified 2-stroke of all? It must be right up there, because few bikes inspired such a mix of loyalty, mischief and shed-built creativity.
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Ad: 1973 Kawasaki 750 H2A
🤔 We Reckon: Owner says this matching-numbers example is UK registered with historic vehicle status, and has clearly had a huge amount of work carried out. The engine has been rebuilt with big ends, mains, seals, gearbox bearings, pistons and gaskets, while the chassis has benefited from rebuilt wheels, new spokes, rear rim, shocks, fork legs and seals, overhauled brakes, new cables, chain and sprockets, tyres, tubes and much more. The exhaust system, indicators, battery, air filter, plugs, seat cover, headlight unit and brake hoses have also been replaced, with bolts and fixings re-plated, various parts re-chromed, frame and swingarm powder coated, and the tank and panels professionally painted. This looks like a properly sorted H2A with all the presence, noise and attitude that made Kawasaki’s 750 triple such a legend.
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Please no more 'Widowmaker' comments - I can't post a H2 without getting them any more😁
Ad: 1973 Kawasaki 750 H2A On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4b0ogfV
Ah the infamous Widowmaker
Kawasaki's never had matching engine and frame numbers?.
The ultimate widow maker ..
Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t that a H2C, the last of that tank shape?
Beautiful
we called them "the wicked wobbler with a plasticine frame"
My fav colour but a tad ambitious on the price
Ad: Yamaha RD400
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha RD400 remains one of the great air-cooled 2-stroke classics — light, lively and packed with that unmistakable RD attitude. With strong performance, simple engineering and a wonderfully addictive powerband, it delivers exactly the kind of raw, mechanical riding experience modern bikes can’t really replicate. No wonder classic 2-stroke enthusiasts still love them: they look right, sound right, smell right and make every ride feel like an event.
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Ad: Yamaha RD400 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/3TJoGkI
I’ve owned two in my lifetime (RD400E/F. Amazing bikes .
Here’s mine all original not a nut or bolt changed 2250 miles from new 💨
Here is mine back in the day, about 1982 I think. Great bike.❤️
Her's mine I totally restored.
I entered riding school back in ‘76 to learn how to ride. The school had old Honda CB360Ts when I entered, but right after I entered, all old Hondas were replaced with this brand new yellow RD400s. I was so happy 😆
How does 78 silver 33 mikunis 13 tooth counter sprocket major port work black Chambers it didn't come on until 6,000 RPM
I loved mine, but I also loved my S3 400 Kawasaki and T500 Suzuki !!! Middleweight 2 strokes were great. So glad that I was a teenager in the 1970s ...
I love ❤️ these in the Kennedy Roberts livery.
Fantastic best colours as well Kenny Roberts
Ah the love of my life had one many years ago the colours are stunning and in this colour i had wished I still had it anyway a brilliant build. Keep well dan. 🇬🇧👍❤️
I had the Daytona..
Had one love ie
Ad: 1983 Suzuki SB200
🤔 We Reckon: The Suzuki SB200 is a cracking little lightweight 2-stroke twin — simple, slim and full of old-school Suzuki charm. It may not have the glamour of the bigger GTs or RDs, but that is exactly why it makes such a great starter classic: easy to manage, mechanically straightforward and lively enough to put a smile on your face without trying to frighten you into the nearest hedge.
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Ad: 1983 Suzuki SB200 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4ytp5YF
I wonder if they was 1 or 2 carbs
Suzuki 2 strokes were popular in Australia 🇦🇺
Never heard of an SB 200, but I left the UK in 76.
Not as popular as the Yamaha RD 200.
Same engine I think as the X5. Great little engine
It's the detuned version of the suzuki x5 which was also a lovely bike I had 2 x5 s.
I had one as a second bike to go to work and back for many years in the eighties. Brilliant bit of kit.
Great little bike. Much underrated.
Great machines back in the day...miss the smell of 2t...😢😢
Ghastly…
What was the first two-stroke that genuinely frightened you? 😲
Perhaps it was the sudden rush of an RD350LC, the brutal acceleration of a Kawasaki triple or the deceptively rapid performance of a Suzuki X7. Tell us which bike caught you by surprise—and whether you eventually learned to master it!
Some brilliant memories here guys - thanks!
Hitting the powerband on an RD350LC for the first time as an 18yr old
GT250 X5. I was only 15, and all I'd ridden until then was an SS50 bore-stroke... I'd never experienced a powerband before! The last 2T that genuinely scared me was an NSR500V! 😳🤣🤣🤣
Any bike from the ‘70s with Japanese tyres in the wet. And I have the scars to prove it 🤣
490 maico. nearly pulled my arms from their sockets
This one, still does for 50+ years.
89 CR500 extended my arms by 4 inches 😂😉👍
My GT550. It handled like a camel with 3 legs 😅
X7 like a moped with power..
On the road…. H1. Off road ….. Maico 440
I was 17 looking to upgrade from my kx125. Found a Yz490 for sale, took it for a test ride. Didnt even get it out of second gear and brought it back. Scared the shit outta me!
Keystone 50, Ds7250 Yamaha, H1 500, H2 750 ...Cagiva 500 ..lol
430 husky, i push started it in 3th gear, no helmet, engine fired and front wheel went up, tail hit the ground and i, by pure luck, hit the rear brake and lived to tell
I've owned kawasaki's h1 500' h2 750 cr 125' rm 125' husqvarna 250' but the scariest bike i ever rode was a maico 490 spider !!!
A '96 CR500. Had it about 2 weeks and just thought, "nah, I'm gonna kill myself in this!" 🤣
My FS1e..... I hadn't got a clue how to ride it but was let loose in city traffic immediately lol
Self built (skills absent) hinge-in-the-middle T500 with tuned 60bhp motor and drum brakes
H-2 Kawasaki 750 - first bike so I didn't know any better. I thought they were all like that! Went on to own 7 or 8 more bikes but always had fond memories of that thing!
My 750 water bottle in the late 70’s. Not because of its speed, it’s because the bloody thing wouldn’t corner
On my RD500 B321WFL doing 143mph on the M5 SB in Somerset in 1985. God knows how those TT riders do it !!!!
RD250 after turning 17 and riding a fizzy, but quickly got used to it 😀
CR250 red rocket, ridden on the road 🙄😁
Yamaha DS7 250, Yamaha RT3 360, Honda Elsinore CR250, Yamaha YZ400
None of them frightened me because I was young and stupid, but all of them were my favourites
All of them, hand always hovering over the clutch lever.
Ad: 1992 Suzuki RGV250N
🤔 We Reckon: The Suzuki RGV250N is pure early-90s 2-stroke fun — light, sharp, rev-hungry and styled like it had rolled straight out of a Grand Prix paddock. With its V-twin engine, race-replica chassis and razor-edged handling, it remains one of the great quarter-litre icons. And those lurid 90s colour schemes? Absolutely perfect. Subtle they were not, but on a bike this exciting anything less would have been wrong.
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Ad: 1992 Suzuki RGV250N On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4fJAA6I
Has anyone over 6 foot tall managed to fit in one of these
I have one of these!
I had a brand new one in 93 amazing bikes.
Rapid 2 stroke ❤️🙏🏻
Still got mine, will never sell it, when I pass it will go to my son
Ad: 1986 Suzuki RG500
🤔 We Reckon: The Suzuki RG500 Gamma is about as close as the road ever got to a 500cc Grand Prix bike — a square-four 2-stroke missile with outrageous character, light weight and proper race-replica attitude. The Texaco Heron connection only adds to the magic, linking the RG name with Barry Sheene, British racing nostalgia and one of the most iconic Suzuki liveries of all time. For many, that red, white and yellow scheme makes an already special bike feel absolutely legendary.
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Ad: 1986 Suzuki RG500 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4yqO5j4
Had one for 4 weeks death trap
I had one , I used to say , “it would pass everything but a petrol station ! “
There's a purple gamma 5 in good order but shocking colour for 13k still hanging around on market place.
With a 570 kit they are mental.👍🤪❤️
Beautiful & Fitting Tribute To 🇬🇧Icon Bazza No7👍
Awesome machine. 😁
What a beauty 😍
Nice example
Ad: 1976 Yamaha RD400C
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha RD400C was the first of the RD400 line and a brilliant evolution of Yamaha’s air-cooled 2-stroke twins. Light, lively and sharper than many bigger bikes, it delivered that addictive mix of revvy performance, simple engineering and unmistakable RD attitude. A proper mid-70s Yamaha classic, and still one of the sweetest road-going 2-strokes of its era.
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Ad: 1976 Yamaha RD400C On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4flcmi1
With that paint & those wheels, shouldn’t that be a RD400E?
A real screamer with a white knuckle ride 😁
J'ai la même en 125rdx de 1978
Wrong wheels paint swing arm and top money
That kick-start need moving another notch forward
Had one of those back in the day, great bike 😎
I had one great bike
7k for all that wrong paint for year black expansions must be a mug
It is a MY 76/C but with 78-79 wheels, brakes (forks and swingarm?), and paintwork
Oh dear.....
Don't add up
Ad: 1979 Suzuki GT380
🤔 We Reckon: The Suzuki GT380 was a smooth, distinctive middleweight 2-stroke with real character, thanks to its air-cooled triple engine, Ram Air cooling and unmistakable Suzuki soundtrack. In the sub-500cc market it faced sharper, sportier rivals like the Yamaha RD400 and Kawasaki KH400, so it was never the wildest choice — but for riders wanting refinement, style and triple-cylinder charm, the GT380 offered something wonderfully different. This one looks like a very nice example in a great colour.
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Ad: 1979 Suzuki GT380 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/3Tbd8GO
Terrifying brakes
I can hear that ‘tinkle ticking over’ sound and smell that 2 stroke Mmmmm
The 380 was more of a tourer than a sports bike. Hence the GT prefix.
Chrome fenders were the best!!!! A 1972 and a 1984 Suzuki were part of my young rider life.
A 380b, I had one and loved it to bits
Great looking bike 👍
had one 1973
Zeer mooie foto,was een leuke moto
Peter Davis
Pieter
Ad: 1971 Yamaha YR5 350
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha YR5 350 was a hugely important bike for Yamaha, bridging the gap between the earlier 350 twins and the legendary RD350 that followed. With its air-cooled 2-stroke twin, lively performance and simple, purposeful styling, it helped establish the formula Yamaha would soon perfect: light weight, sharp response and addictive 2-stroke fun. A proper ancestor of the RD legend.
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Ad: 1971 Yamaha YR5 350 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4fqIbGc
Lovely bike but not a patch on the RD350 that replaced it, the R3 before it was brilliant too
Wheelie machine
I had one just like it, except the front turn signals mounted to the top of the forks.
Owned this Yamaha 350 in ‘72 and replaced it with a new ‘73 Honda 750. Enjoyed both, it’s a wonder I survived…
I loved my R5 and followed it with an RD350 and an RD400 for club racing
And you look at some of the pigs that they design these days you don’t know which is the front end, I had a YR5 such a good bike to ride with good power delivery and quick enough
I had a 1970 R5, it was my very first motorcycle!
Ik heb een YR5 gehad en een YDS7 maar ik had ook een paar RD 250 en 350 blokken om erin te steken.
My Father had one just like that same color
My ‘72 is just awesome to look at and ride . Great bikes.
My 72 R5
I had the YR5 in this colour. ODR314J. Brilliant Bike Loved it.👌
Karl Steadman 350916GEORGE 😜
Ad: 1972 Ariel 3 Trike
🤔 We Reckon: The Ariel 3 is one of Britain’s most curious little creations — a 49cc tilting three-wheeler that leaned into corners and looked like the result of a moped, a shopping trolley and a very brave idea sharing the same workshop. It may not have saved BSA, and it certainly wasn’t everyone’s idea of cool, but today it has huge charm as a wonderfully oddball classic. Quirky and almost impossible to ignore — the Ariel 3 proves that not every legend needs to be fast!
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Ad: 1972 Ariel 3 Trike On eBay here -->> bit.ly/3Roav3P
My late aunt worked in the BSA factory her whole working life, and I remember her telling me about them when I was 10. When she visited us on her holiday. But let’s be honest it was one of BSAs biggest flops.
And unlike a e-bikes you will need to insure it and ware a helmet to use it on the road.
Bloody awful!!! But weirdly likeable??
How much 😂
2k .. everyone thinks they're stuff is worth a lot ...this will for less than a grand
Ad: 1979 Kawasaki KH 400 with Ian Dyson Body Kit
🤔 We Reckon: Were 1970s sports bike body kits from names like Ian Dyson and FLF just a fad? In one sense, yes — they were very much of their time, with bold fairings, endurance-racer looks and styling that could make a humble road bike look like it had escaped from a 24-hour race. But that is also what makes them so fascinating today. They were not just fashion accessories; they reflected a period when riders wanted to personalise their bikes, chase the race-bike look and stand out from the crowd. Some may look a bit wild now, but they are a brilliant reminder of an era when motorcycle customising had real imagination, and perhaps just a little too much fibreglass!
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Ad: 1979 Kawasaki KH 400 with Ian Dyson Body Kit On eBay here -->> bit.ly/3RIlEwy
Where are the chambers?
They did say the 70’s was the decade of bad taste
It's a cut and shut on the seat unit, Dyson brothers never made a seat unit that short.
They haven't aged well have they. 😮
This looks like a Rickman kawasaki 🤔
The old 3 seater
Looks like the seat for 2 up ..as the other type was singular .or was that the flf body kit im thinking of
Mine back in the 80s
Mine back in the early 80s ,would love another 💥
Truth be told they looked godawful back then and still do.
Looks frightful
Boot ugly in my opinion Makes Norman Hyde look like a superstar
Only beaten by Sondel Sport body kits for fuglyness.
Horrid ,, the designer needs counciling
The FLF looked really good from a distance, but when you got up close, not so nice!!! In fact cheap & nasty! But probably wasn’t cheap?
They were the dogs bollocks in the day..would I buy one now ??..too fucking right i would
Ugly
Ad: 1977 Suzuki GT750A
🤔 We Reckon: Was the Suzuki GT750 the most civilised big 2-stroke ever built? I’d say it has a very strong claim. While Kawasaki’s H2 grabbed the headlines for sheer madness, the GT750 took a very different approach: liquid cooling, smooth power delivery, proper comfort and real long-distance ability. It still had that unmistakable 2-stroke character, sound and presence, but wrapped it in a machine that felt refined, dependable and surprisingly grown-up. The “Kettle” may not have been the wildest big stroker, but as a usable, charismatic 1970s superbike, it might well have been the most civilised of them all.
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Ad: 1977 Suzuki GT750A On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4vxHErS
Faster than a Kawasaki H2
Uma batida de motor que parece uma escola de samba bem afinada. Show de máquina 🏍
That was a nice bike, and part of a good series. My friend from high school had the Gt380. Plenty of power and a smooth 3 cylinder RAM air-cooled engine. There was also a Gt550. I'd love to have any one of them now.
Always bit better ,ported & with allspeeds on !
Water Buffalo?
Back in the day when a 750 was considered a big bike!
Great bike. Best looking engine on 2 wheels hands down.
Definately the best if you wanted a silky smooth tourer which I did with fairing and panniers ❤️
Love my '76
Electric start was nice.
💙
my 74L
My 1974
Ad: 1982 Yamaha RD250/350LC Conversion
🤔 We Reckon: Back in the 1980s, plenty of Yamaha RD250LCs mysteriously found themselves becoming rather more like RD350LCs. With the 250 sharing the same look and feel, a 350 top-end or engine swap (hopefully with dual front discs as this one!) gave riders the extra punch they craved while keeping that sharp, lightweight chassis and iconic LC attitude. They were popular because they offered the best of both worlds: 250LC style with 350LC excitement — even if the paperwork didn’t always enjoy it quite as much as the rider did!
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Ad: 1982 Yamaha RD250/350LC Conversion On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4yqhEBv
Habe sie noch 🤩
A quick reminder for this Sunday. Please post your pics if you are going!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it's been deleted.Sorry I wont be able to make it but you can look at my smoker
I’m going
I'll be there 🙂
I'm coming.
Ad: 1979 Kawasaki KH250B
🤔 We Reckon: The Kawasaki KH250 may not have been the fastest 250 of the 1970s, but few rivals could match its character. With its air-cooled 2-stroke triple engine, distinctive exhaust note and unmistakable Kawasaki attitude, it offered something different from the Yamaha RD250 and Suzuki GT250. You might have chosen one simply because it felt more exotic, sounded better, and carried a bit of that wild Kawasaki triple magic in a learner-friendly package.
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Ad: 1979 Kawasaki KH250B On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4aTzSBo
For my own personal taste I would fit a set of gold period Lester wheels.
Lovely noise but not the quickest out there in the day
Best bike to ride awesome machine!!
That's a beauty 😍
I have one . Had it 43 years now
I had a red B2
Love that colour!!!!
A 78 B3
Ad: 1982 Yamaha DT125 MX
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha DT125 MX was the dream learner bike for many riders back in the 80's — light, tough and just mischievous enough to make every ride feel like an adventure. With its air-cooled 125cc 2-stroke engine, trail-bike stance and proper go-anywhere attitude, it offered freedom, fun and first-bike memories in equal measure. No wonder the little DT still has such a loyal following today.
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Ad: 1982 Yamaha DT125 MX On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4yyeawX
Take three zero's of it, that's what I sold 175MX for back in 1984 £350.
Rapais tive uma baita moita dt 125 treino enduro 1974 1 cilindro e 2 velas no mesmo cilindro vela de reserva ba andava junto com a dt 180 na pista chou abração pra todos vocês deloir cidade de rio grande rs
The earlier DTs looked much better 👀
I has one of these
Ahh brought 1 of these brand new £620 from what was PH ALLINS in Cambridge great little bike, passed my bike test & it started from there 💪😎🍻
Antes de DT era calismatic
Ad: 1991 Honda MT-5
🤔 We Reckon: The Honda MT5 was a proper little 1980s/90s learner hero — light, simple and styled like a mini trail bike rather than just another moped. With its 50cc two-stroke engine, manual gearbox and Honda reliability, it gave young riders a real taste of freedom and a first step into geared motorcycles. As a learner classic today, its appeal is obvious: easy to manage, full of nostalgia and still great fun at sensible speeds.
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Ad: 1991 Honda MT-5 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4gISO9v
Mine wouldn’t even do sensible speeds😂
How much ?
0-30 eventually
Slowest 50 on the road back in the day
Dangerously slow 🐌
The 1965 Yamaha Santa Barbara 125 is a charming snapshot of Yamaha’s early success with 2-stroke motorcycles — a machine that perfectly captures the spirit of mid-1960s motorcycling. Known as the YA-6, it was designed to be approachable, reliable, and stylish, appealing to a growing audience of riders who wanted something practical yet full of personality. Its clean lines, pressed-steel frame, and understated chrome details gave it a distinctly European-inspired look, while still retaining a uniquely Japanese sense of precision and simplicity.
At its heart was a lively 125cc air-cooled 2-stroke single, an engine that delivered smooth, eager performance for its size. While modest in outright speed by today’s standards, it offered plenty of usable power for city riding and light touring, making it an ideal everyday machine in its time. One of its standout features was Yamaha’s innovative Autolube oil injection system, which automatically mixed oil with fuel. This eliminated the need for pre-mixing — a common inconvenience with two-strokes of the era — and made the bike far more convenient and accessible, especially for newer riders.
The Santa Barbara 125 also reflected Yamaha’s growing commitment to engineering refinement and rider-friendly design. Its lightweight construction made it easy to handle, while its smooth power delivery and dependable mechanics helped build confidence behind the handlebars. These qualities played a key role in establishing Yamaha’s reputation for producing small-displacement motorcycles that were not only fun to ride but also practical and reliable.
Today, the YA-6 stands as a rare and nostalgic piece of motorcycling history. It represents a time when simplicity and ingenuity went hand in hand, and when Yamaha was laying the groundwork for its future success in both road bikes and racing. For enthusiasts and collectors, the Santa Barbara 125 is more than just a small classic — it’s a symbol of the brand’s early innovation and enduring appeal.
📸 Yamaha
Ad: Harris Yamaha RD400/TZ
🤔 We Reckon: This is a bit special! - Classic Bike magazine's project Harris Yamaha RD400/TZ. Many of you I'm sure will remember the build, and it comes with copies of all the issues that covered it. As well as a genuine Harris frame it features Gibson pipes, Rex Caunt electronic ignition, AP Racing brakes and TZ race bodywork. It's also registered with a V5 so its definitely going to be a fun ride on the road!
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Ad: Harris Yamaha RD400/TZ On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4bKayxO
You need a three fifty TZ aG model destroyer of the 750
The first time I went on track was at a Chas Meeting trimmer race school at Oulton Park in 83 and he had a fleet of RD400’s. For a 16 year old who rode an RD50MX it was a baptism of fire🏍️🏁😉 I’d love to own one of them😉
Nice but i prefer My own TZ400 my ones kenny roberts
Ad: 1985 Suzuki GT125 X4
🤔 We Reckon: The Suzuki GT125 X4 is a cracking little lightweight 2-stroke with far more character than its size suggests. Revvy, slim and full of classic Suzuki twin-cylinder charm, it gave young riders a proper taste of sporty motorcycling in a 125cc package. Rare today and wonderfully nostalgic, the X4 is exactly the sort of small-capacity classic that proves you don’t need big power to have big fun.
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Ad: 1985 Suzuki GT125 X4 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4wM6chZ
Didn't know they made an X4
Not a uk bike ??
There was a guy up the road from me had one of those in the early 80's. He fitted "drops" to it and it was an absolute weapon. I was genuinely amazed he didn't kill himself off it as the rev. counter was constantly in the red zone.
The earlier GT125 was nice but not as common as the 185 or 250. I don’t think I ever saw an X4 though both the X5 and X7 were very popular and still numerous today as well. I’ve got an X5 now as well as my modern bike.
That’s a new one on me
Lovely bike wouldn’t pull your fourskin back
Not in the U.K
The ugly one of the x range gt125 was far better looking
Dragon Classics and Transport got one at £2196
Passed my test on one in 1985. You was allowed more than 12bhp if the bike was registered before a certain date.
Nice little bike well over priced at £5000 tho be lucky to get 3000 in my opinion
Bit of a rarity. Nice
Beautiful bike
not for uk ,market and as things are not that price sadly...
Carlito Keegano
Kevin Hancock
Good luck with getting the price you want.
Ad: 1971 Kawasaki H2
🤔 We Reckon: The Kawasaki 750 H2 is one of the wildest and most legendary 2-strokes ever built — fast, smoky, noisy and famous for keeping riders very awake indeed. With its 748cc triple engine and fearsome reputation, it remains one of the ultimate Kawasaki icons. Is the H2 still a bucket list bike for you?
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Ad: 1971 Kawasaki 750 H2 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/3RgcdEw
My production racer H2 in 1975.
First year was 72
Had the blue one same as this had to ride it like you stole it.
In the shed.
Greased lightning daring to be tamed!
Who puts this stuff out. That's a 72. My grandson knows that.
Lift foot peg up before kicking neutral All the way down and 5 up
Had one for a short while absolutely bonkers 😜
Here's mine..... a U.S. import now residing in Bingley, Yorkshire 🤗
500 was a better mannered mc
You "reckon it's one of the wildest and most legendary 2 strokes ever built?" I believe ever since the first one hit the streets it took that title and has kept it ever since with only one 2 stroke motorcycle to even come close. The Mach III 500 H1 triple.
Had one in 75
I love those blue things😊
I had 1 exactly like that 1. Wish I still had to, says everyone that had 1.
What a beautiful bike. I would feel so proud to be riding one today.
My 1972 H2 Denco chambers Barnett clutch 40mm carbs Velocity stacks Read out on the dyno at 104 hp. Parked in my living room I was 18 , I had my priorities ....
Have one now about 11 years,top
I had the Purple one
I’ve lusted after one of these ever since I saw one in Cradley Heath Kawasaki centre in the west mids. He had the whole lot hanging from the roof. The 250,350,400,500 and a 750. This would be around 81/82 ish. They wernt for sale and rumour had it that he been offered all sorts of crazy money for the 750. I went back a few years ago to see if they were still there, but he’d sold them all to a private buyer in Japan. I still want one now but it’s affording the money they fetch.
il mio 73 color oro!!
NOT FOR THE BEGINNER....LOL
😍
Thats a 72
👏👏👏👏👏🍀
Ad: 1996 Aprilia RS250 Chesterfield
🤔 We Reckon: The Aprilia RS250 is one of the great 1990s 2-stroke race replicas, dripping with Italian style and Grand Prix attitude. Closely linked in spirit to Aprilia’s 250 GP success with Max Biaggi, it offered razor-sharp handling, a screaming V-twin engine and the kind of lightweight excitement modern bikes rarely capture. A true poster bike for serious 2-stroke fans.
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Ad: 1996 Aprilia RS250 Chesterfield On eBay here -->> bit.ly/3RAbHBk
Nice but should be a green stripe model on a P reg. Maybe an old stock bike registered late though. Prices have dropped in last few years. Got £12k for one in 2022. I have 1 left now
Wall was covered in posters of that bike as a kid
Mmmmmm thats niiiice
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Ad: 1971 Suzuki T500
🤔 We Reckon: The 1971 Suzuki T500 is one of those classic 2-strokes that deserves more attention. With its big air-cooled 500cc twin, strong performance and surprisingly easy-going road manners, it offered proper pace without the wild temperament of some rivals. Tough, handsome and full of old-school Suzuki character, the T500 remains a seriously likeable 1970s classic. Ever owned one?
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Ad: 1971 Suzuki T500 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4gGKGX4
I've owned 2...a 76 and a 77.
These 2 stroke bikes sounded like a giant chainsaw and would almost fly to 100mph very quick, and very light weight.
Had one, had to stretch to get a foot down, 👍👍👍
I’ve got a T500 in a speedway sidecar (plus a spare motor). Nippy little motor.
Yep had a GT500a, exellent motor cycle.
The 500 muscle bike 🏍 beautiful colours
Beaut Jap classic!!
Ad: 1988 Honda NSR50 GAG Bike
🤔 We Reckon: The Honda NSR50 is a brilliant little pocket-sized race replica, giving riders the look and feel of a proper sports bike in miniature form. With its liquid-cooled 50cc two-stroke engine, six-speed gearbox and sharp NSR styling, it was far more serious than its tiny size suggested. Often grouped with so-called “GAG bikes”, these mini replicas were all about fun — small bikes with big-bike attitude, built to make you grin before you had even turned a wheel.
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Ad: 1995 Yamaha RX-S 100
🤔 We Reckon: The Yamaha RX-S 100 is a simple, lightweight little 2-stroke with plenty of old-school charm. Easy to ride, cheap to run and mechanically straightforward, it has just enough zip to be entertaining without feeling intimidating. As a starter classic, it makes a lot of sense — approachable, usable and full of that unmistakable Yamaha 2-stroke character.
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Ad: Ad: 1995 Yamaha RX-S 100 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4pnvX5H
I saw a few, back in the day, that had been tuned up, with the obligatory expansion chamber!! & they were quick little things!!! Let’s be honest we all weighed a lot less back then though ,didn’t we?? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Had a red one 👍, mild port job and a Micron pipe. Had to put a disc on the front as that drum was woeful
Always liked the look of these back in the day, but never got one as wanted the extra 25 cc, but these 100’s made sense as the old “rider” insurance policy’s were up to 100cc for the cheapest level, then 100-250cc for next
Mine used to bend clutch pushrods frequently . Nippy.
Had one on the G plate many years ago exactly the same colors as that. I come to the conclusion it was an absolute bulletproof engine ❤️👌👍
Yup had a new one one when I turned 17 was great even better with metzellar me77 on Great little bike
Great little bike used the sell em in the 80,s
Brilliant little bikes with a nice mid-range.
Great little bike had one back in early 80s exactly the same Colour
I had two of them, great little bikes. I didn't like the drum brakes though and due to a slight lack of torque compared to a restricted 2T 125 they were generally slightly slower.
Ad: 1979 Suzuki RM400
🤔 We Reckon: The 1979 Suzuki RM400 is a proper big-bore motocross classic, built for riders who liked their two-strokes loud, punchy and full of attitude. With its powerful open-class engine, purposeful RM chassis and late-70s Suzuki race-bike styling, it had the muscle to be exciting but enough development to feel more manageable than some of the earlier wild open-class machines. Raw, fast and full of vintage MX character, the RM400 remains a brilliant reminder of when big two-strokes ruled the dirt.
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Ad: Ad: 1979 Suzuki RM400 On eBay here -->> bit.ly/4vIERwk
I loved my 370
I got one of those!
i have seen an RM400 beat the snot out of a CR480R in drag races, i bought a 78 RM125 and a 78 CR125 new back in the day, the Cr was a chore to ride fast with narrow peaky power spread, the RM was a better bike all around, best suspension at the time too
Excellent bikes, had one back in the 90s, absolute rocket, used to love it
Gary Jones
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How does a modern 500cc 2-stroke motocrosser fare against a vintage 500? - Pro MX racer Josh Spinks finds out when he pits the BRC powered YZM500 against a classic Kawasaki KX500 and the result might surprise you ..
