Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
30th Oct, 2024 11:00
1991 Yamaha XJ600
No Reserve
Registration No: H855 DTN
Frame No: 3KM 001594
MOT: None
Fitted with the Streetfighter-style handlebars and speedo
Supplied with many receipts and a few old MOTs
Includes a genuine owner's manual and the current V5C
Yamaha was formed in 1955 as the motorcycle division of the company more famous for making musical instruments. The first bike was the YA-1, like the BSA Bantam a copy of the German-made DKW RT125, but in typical Japanese fashion this was soon improved upon with the launch of the YA-2 in 1957. This proved to be an immediate success in sporting events, starting a long tradition of achievement that goes on to this day in Moto GP. Whilst building their reputation on high-performance two-strokes, Yamaha launched the XS-1 650cc four-stroke twin in 1968, matching the performance of the British bikes of the era but in a more reliable and oil-tight way. This led to a full range of four-stroke sports and touring bikes that are still top sellers today.
This XJ600, being offered at no reserve, has been part of a small private collection that is now being moved on to make way for other projects. The bike is fitted with a four-into-one exhaust, K&N type air filters, small speedo and braced Streetfighter-style handlebars. It is being offered along with a few old MOTS, receipts, an owner's manual and a current V5C. Not run for a while, it will need recommissioning before use.
