1983 Yamaha RD250LC

The classic 1980s ‘learner’ bike

Estimate: £3,500 - £4,000*

Reg No: FLE 563Y Frame No: 4L1 401778

CC: 250 Engine No: 4L1 401778

MOT: Exempt

• A 250 ‘Elsie’ presented in classic ‘Mars bar’ colours

• Standard condition still fitted with its original exhaust

• Supplied with current V5C

The arrival of the RD range cemented Yamaha’s reputation for highperformance two strokes and the launch of the LC 250 and 350 models in 1980 revolutionised medium capacity motorcycling.

This RD250LC has been part of a large and fascinating collection of bikes ranging from the 1980s up until the early 2000s. The vendor has enjoyed searching out examples of more or less all of the bikes he either owned or wanted in the day, but after amassing over 30 assorted models, from a Honda MT50 through to a couple of Bimotas, he’s decided to downsize his collection. In its day, learners could still ride 250cc bikes and the performance of the LC encouraged the authorities to bring that down to 125cc for safety reasons. The bike, in classic ‘Mars bar’ colours is offered in good original condition, a rare thing for a model that was made to be used to the limit, very often on the race track. Last run a couple of years ago, see our website video, it will need some recommissioning before use and comes supplied with a current V5C.