Description
This motorcycle is Lot 283 - To be auctioned by Bonhams at The Spring Stafford Sale (The International Classic MotorCycle Show) on 26th & 27th April, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 101 - 147 are to be sold from 14:00 on Saturday 26th April 2025.
Lots 201 - 410 are to be sold from 11:00 on Sunday 27th April 2025.
Public Viewing:
Available 26th & 27th April 2025 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The International Classic MotorCycle Show).
Lot 283
1980 Yamaha RD250LC
Registration no. ETH 417V
Frame no. * 4L1-004857*
Engine no. * 4L1-004857*
No motorcycle of recent times has achieved 'cult' status to the same extent as Yamaha's legendary 'LC'. Launched at the Tokyo Show in 1980, the RD250/ 350LC marked the introduction of water cooling to Yamaha's range of potent middleweight two-strokes while also bringing mono-shock rear suspension and - in the 350's case - twin front disc brakes to the package for the first time. Water-cooling had been a feature of the Iwata firm's TZ racers for some years and the family resemblance was obvious. The LC was also relatively inexpensive, endearing itself to impecunious younger riders whose high street stunts rapidly established the easily-wheelied LC's 'hooligan bike' credentials.
Our vendor acquired this matching-numbers RD250LC in November 2017 from Fastline Superbikes Ltd of Preston (purchase receipt on file). The machine had a km/ h to mph converter fitted in 2018 at 27, 000 kilometres (16, 777 miles) and our vendor advises us that the total distance covered from new is now approximately 19, 847 miles. Used sparingly but otherwise kept in dry storage, this is a well-presented example that will provide the fortunate next custodian with an entertaining ownership experience. Road tax and MoT exempt, the machine is offered with various bills/ invoices, some expired MoTs, a current V5C document, Fastline service book and sundry spares.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
