
LOT 487 N
c.1979 MZ 243cc TS250 Racing Motorcycle Registration no. not registered Frame no. unable to locate Engine no. 2393139
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 487N
c.1979 MZ 243cc TS250 Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. not registered Frame no. unable to locate Engine no. 2393139
c.1979 MZ 243cc TS250 Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. unable to locate
Engine no. 2393139
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. unable to locate
Engine no. 2393139
Although the Zschopau marque established its reputation with the British motorcycling public as the purveyor of reliable if somewhat unexciting commuter machines, the East German concern had been in the forefront of high-performance two-stroke development in the post-war years. Under the direction of Walter Kaaden, the racing team achieved some notable triumphs against the might of Japanese opposition in the 1960s and although its Grand Prix effort eventually faded, the firm produced many highly successful ISDT machines in the 1970s.
Unlikely as it may seem, in recent years one-make race series for MZ road bikes have become established, providing relatively low-cost competition for those on a restricted budget. However, there will always be those with more money to spend than others, and some of the machines to be found at the sharp end of the grid reflect considerable expenditure and a level of preparation that would not look out of place in BSB.
Stickers applied to this MZ racer suggest that it may have been last used in 2011 at the Riedenberg circuit in Germany, while the fairing also carries the name of the rider, Johann Kreutz. Nothing else is known of its history.
Unlikely as it may seem, in recent years one-make race series for MZ road bikes have become established, providing relatively low-cost competition for those on a restricted budget. However, there will always be those with more money to spend than others, and some of the machines to be found at the sharp end of the grid reflect considerable expenditure and a level of preparation that would not look out of place in BSB.
Stickers applied to this MZ racer suggest that it may have been last used in 2011 at the Riedenberg circuit in Germany, while the fairing also carries the name of the rider, Johann Kreutz. Nothing else is known of its history.
Footnotes
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Lot symbols
| N | NOVA declaration |
| If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice. |
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