Yamaha
Second Fiddle? 1982 Yamaha Tri-Moto YT125
Seemingly always playing second fiddle to Honda, like Burger King is to McDonald’s or everything is to Amazon, Yamaha made some very nice motorcycles. I have two, at least, that I can think of off-hand. This 1982 Yamaha Tri-Moto… more»
Original Big Wheel: 1985 Yamaha BW200
I never really thought about it before, but with the 1980s being an era when where starting and owning a business was a real goal for a lot of people, even the names of a couple of motorcycles reflected… more»
Giant Killer: 1975 Yamaha RD350
This zippy little hornet surprised many much larger bikes back in the mid-1970s, and it wasn’t just the trail of blue smoke that was left behind from its two-stroke engine. This 1975 Yamaha RD350 was known as a giant… more»
The Other One: 1985 Yamaha YT125 Tri-Moto
Most of us know of the famous Honda ATC90, arguably the one that started it all in 1970, as in the three-wheeler craze. This is the other one, or one of the other ones as many motorcycle companies made… more»
Blast From The Past: 1978 Yamaha XS750E
This 1978 Yamaha XS750E is a blast from the past for me as I have the same bike. Mine has been sitting in storage for way too long in northern Minnesota and this example for sale here on eBay… more»
Yamaha-Powered Oddball: 1980s Tri-Magnum
The Tri-Magnum is one unusual vehicle and normally we see them being powered by a Honda Goldwing drivetrain, this one is a little different at being a little different. This 1980s Tri-Magnum can be found here on eBay in… more»
Barn Fire Charred Chappy: 1975 Yamaha Chappy
This is more of a burned barn find, but it looks like a relatively easy restoration for those of you who are into small motorized bikes/scooters/motorcycles as much as I am. This little oddball is a scorched 1975 Yamaha… more»
On/Off Road Gem: 1975 Yamaha DT250
I should be so lucky to start on the first kick like the seller says about this 1975 Yamaha DT250. This great looking bike is listed on eBay with a current bid price of $3,200 and it’s selling to… more»
Motorcycle Mother Lode: 450 Bikes Go To Auction
Where will you be on July 22nd at 9:00 AM? If you want a two wheeled bargain like the Yamaha XS 1100 pictured above, you had better be one of two places: preferably in Austin, Minnesota at the mother… more»
Bang! Kapow! Whamm! 1966 Yamaha Batcycle
Holy Rare Beast, Batman! Here’s something that rarely comes up for sale, a 1966 Yamaha Batcycle! This authentic, or at least authentically-recreated, masterpiece of engineering and design genius (not that I’m biased) is listed in an upcoming Mecum Auction… more»
Big Wheels Rollin’: 1986 Yamaha BW200ES
This 1986 Yamaha BW200ES is a bit newer than we usually show here at Barn Finds, but it’s unusual enough and rare enough that I thought I’d take a chance. It’s located in Hamburg, New York and is listed… more»
XS’essively Nice: 1973 Yamaha TX650
This beautiful 1973 Yamaha TX650 is located in equally beautiful Auburn, Washington, a half-hour northeast of Tacoma. It’s listed on eBay with one bid of just under $2,800 and there are three days left on the auction. This beauty… more»
Just For Fun: 1996 Yamaha Wave Blaster
Getting a vehicle from forgotten to running again is often interesting and sometimes funny. This story is not so much about the Jet Ski as it is about bringing neglected vehicles back to life. Our museum receives no public funds and one of… more»
Basement for 31 Years: 1973 Yamaha RD350
Barn Finds reader Jim S. spotted a long-stored sport bike from the 1970s here on eBay in the form of a classic 1973 Yamaha RD350. It’s good timing on his part, since we recently featured another relic of the early sport bike… more»
2-Stroke for Different Folk: 1959 Yamaha YD-2
This 1959 Yamaha YD-2 found here on eBay in Costa Mesa, CA with a current bid under $300 will need a total restoration. However, it’s a rare piece that’s worth saving! This 250cc, 2-stroke wonder was quite a bike in its… more»
