Description
Highlights:
– 400 cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine, Yamaha YZ400
– Classic Yamaha motocross livery in yellow with black and white speed-block graphics
– Supplied with Canadian papers
– All import duties and VAT paid
– Aluminium wheels with spoked rims and knobby off-road tyres
The professional seller offers for sale this 1978 Yamaha YZ400, powered by a 400 cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine. Yamaha was one of the pioneers of the long-travel, monoshock motocross bike, and the YZ range of the late 1970s made the brand a regular winner in the sport. With its air-cooled, finned cylinder, an expansion chamber exhaust, a long-travel front fork and a slim, light chassis, the 400 stands as a typical big-bore single of its era. Today these bikes are widely sought after by vintage motocross enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate their simple, purposeful engineering.
This example wears the unmistakable yellow bodywork with the black and white “speed block” tank graphics that are so closely associated with Yamaha’s competition models of the period, with a black seat carrying the Yamaha logo, a front number plate and a number 400 badge on the side panels. The photos show the engine and cylinder, the carburettor, the exhaust and the drivetrain close up, together with both wheels and the chain and sprocket. According to the seller the machine still has to be started up, and bidders should plan accordingly. It comes with Canadian papers, and the seller states that all import duties and VAT have been paid.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Technical condition
2 — Fair. Noticeable wear and aging; drives but has issues.
Overall condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
