Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
30th Oct, 2024 11:00
1988 Yamaha RZ500
Canadian version of the RD500LC
Estimate
£8, 000 - £10, 000
Registration No: E319 RRP
Frame No: JYA52X001GA007211
MOT: Exempt
German model RZ500
Bodywork repainted, otherwise understood to be mostly original
Correct numbers bike showing c. 14, 000 miles
Current V5C on file
Known as the RD500LC (Race Developed 500CC Liquid Cooled motorcycle) in the UK, this example is a Canadian model RZ500. The RD500LC used a 50-degree, twin-crankshaft V4 engine layout. Linked Yamaha YPVS exhaust power valves are controlled by a single electronic unit and servo motor and are designed to give a broader power band. The engine also features intake reed valves unlike the YZR500 racer which used rotary disc valve induction.
Essentially the same machine as the RD500LC, with a different name, the bodywork on this bike has been subject to a paintwork refresh, otherwise its understood to be mostly original. Described as a correct numbers bike, it displays just c. 14, 000 miles. This example of the race-developed Yamaha with V4 2-stroke engine, is UK registered and accompanied by a V5C Registration Document.
This 1988 Yamaha RZ500 was imported into the UK from Germany in 2016 (documents on file) Since it has been in the UK the current owner has had the fairing repainted and checked over, the machine has been used sparingly since. Over the last 2 years, it has been in the house on display. It has been run from time to time to keep the oils going around. In 2019 the Yamaha had a a fair amount of engine and clutch work and gearbox. (receipt on file) There are receipts for parts that were needed at the time. Some light recommissioning before placing it back on the road. A current V5c and import paperwork are on file.
