Yamaha RD250
Replacing the hugely successful YDS7, Yamaha's RD250 was introduced in 1973. Featuring a 247cc 2-stroke twin with reed valve induction and a 6-speed gearbox, early models sported a front drum brake, though this gave way to a single disc setup on later machines. RD stood for 'race developed' and they really were, many similarities being shared with then current air cooled Yamaha TD race bikes. Many British 17 year olds cut their motorcycling teeth on an RD250 (you could ride one back in the day on a provisional licence!) and they are still loads of fun to ride. Fairly straightforward to maintain and with reasonable parts availability, the RD250 Yamaha is an enthusiasts delight, but good ones are getting hard to find. If you want to pick up a restoration project, buy the best and most complete example you can afford. Better still, a low mileage original (if you can find one!) is probably better than money in the bank as far as a fun investment is concerned. Remember though, these bikes were built to be ridden, so don't hide it away!
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| 1981 YAMAHA rs125 not yamaha dx125 rd250
£310.00 (3 Bids) Time Left: 15h 43m |
| Yamaha TZR 250cc
£1,999.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 1d 2h 29m |
| YAMAHA RD 250 LC 1980
£2,000.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 1d 4h 18m |
| 1975 YAMAHA RD250B
£2,000.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 1d 12h 38m |
| Yamaha RD 250 DX - 1979 Silver - with V5
£800.00 (7 Bids) Time Left: 2d 11h 35m |
| yamaha RD 250 AC 1980 road bike .project bike all complete
£300.00 (1 Bids) Time Left: 2d 14h 17m |
| Honda NSR250 SP MC21 In Very Rare Cabin Paintwork not Suzuki RGV250 RD250
£5,295.00
Time Left: 2d 15h 31m |
| YAMAHA RD 250 FRAME
£50.00 £100.00
Time Left: 2d 18h 2m |
| Yamaha RD250E 1979 abandoned cafe racer project for spares or restoration
£311.52 (6 Bids) Time Left: 3d 14h 30m |
| YAMAHA TZR250 WHITE RED 1990 2 STROKE FOR RESTORATION
£640.00 (12 Bids) Time Left: 3d 17h 55m |
| YAMAHA RD 250 FRESH FROM POLISH CLASSIC BIKE COLLECTOR!
£2,691.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 4d 3h 49m |
| Yamaha TZR 250 2MA 1990 Model with 7, 360 miles
£3,575.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 4d 4h 32m |
| YAMAHA RD 250 1973 TAX & TEST GOOD CONDITION NEW TYRES RIDES GREAT
£1,895.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 4d 8h 6m |
| 1969 HONDA CB250 K1 CLASSIC VINTAGE, not gt250 rd250 kh250 BECOMING RARE TO FIND
£1,888.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 4d 8h 29m |
| Yamaha RD 250 D
£1,000.00 (12 Bids) Time Left: 5d 8h 29m |
| Yamaha YCS1 180. 1967. Classic. rd gt as1 yds7 yr5
£1,650.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 5d 14h 45m |
| Yamaha RD250 Air Cooled 1973 Mint Concours Restoration
£4,995.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 5d 16h 7m |
| Kawasaki KR1-S, not RGV, RS250, TZR250, NSR
£1,420.00 £2,200.00
Time Left: 6d 8h 25m |
