1971 Yamaha RD R5B 350

1971 Yamaha R5B 350 Twin Cylinder Two Stroke. The Yamaha R5 is a motorcycle made by Yamaha for production years 1970 (R5), 1971 (R5B) and 1972 (R5C).[when?] It was the first iteration of a new generation of horizontally split crankcase two strokes that also included the RD350 and culminated in the RD400. The engine platform also included the 250cc variants (DS7/RD250). Two earlier generations of sporting 250cc and larger displacement air-cooled two strokes preceded the R5 dating back to 1959. This Yamaha has ben part of a private collection and was discovered languishing in a garage in various boxes several years ago. The last owner bought the bike home and then set about a nut and bolt restoration culminating into this beautiful bike you see today. Built to its original specification with original and new old stock parts and including an engine rebuild its starts easily on the kick start and gives that distinctive two stroke rasp. This is a very important motorcycle as in later years it developed into the iconic RD350. Running and riding very well this will fit straight in to any motorcycle collection. With 70s Japanese bikes now rising rapidly in price added to the rarity of these wonderful machines we see this as a smart investment as well as a joy to own. Absolutely any inspection welcome. All major debit and credit cards accepted. Part exchange considered. Free U.K mainland delivery. Please contact us for any further information. Lots more pictures and a video on our website and Facebook page.