
LOT 474
1973 Yamaha 197cc YCS5E Registration no. CUH 421L Frame no. CS3-213658 Engine no. unable to locate
Sold for £2,530 inc. premium
Lot 474
1973 Yamaha 197cc YCS5ERegistration no. CUH 421L Frame no. CS3-213658 Engine no. unable to locate
The Spring Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|23 April 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1973 Yamaha 197cc YCS5E
Registration no. CUH 421L
Frame no. CS3-213658
Engine no. unable to locate
Registration no. CUH 421L
Frame no. CS3-213658
Engine no. unable to locate
Although in a capacity class dominated by mundane ride-to-work bikes, Yamaha's sporty YCS5E was guaranteed to appeal to the commuter determined to have some fun on the way to the office. Like all Yamaha two-stroke twins it was a willing performer, the 22bhp on tap being capable of propelling the nimble lightweight to over 85mph. Like its YCS3 predecessor, the YCS5E employed a combined electric starter/generator while featuring numerous styling and mechanical revisions, including a new frame, Ceriani-type front fork and TLS brake, that brought its looks and specification bang up to date. Precise and predictable handling, a lively motor, strong brakes and reasonable fuel economy (for a two-stroke) were just a few of the characteristics that appealed to its owners.
This Yamaha YCS5E was first registered on 9th February 1973. Acquired by the vendor in 2013 and last run in 2014, the machine has formed part of a well-known West Country motorcycle dealership's collection of 'display motorcycles' for the last nine years. This machine will require re-commissioning before further use. Currently displaying a total of 4,614 miles on the odometer, this beautiful Yamaha YCS5E is offered with an MoT certificate (expired June 2013) and a V5C document. There are two keys with this Lot.
This Yamaha YCS5E was first registered on 9th February 1973. Acquired by the vendor in 2013 and last run in 2014, the machine has formed part of a well-known West Country motorcycle dealership's collection of 'display motorcycles' for the last nine years. This machine will require re-commissioning before further use. Currently displaying a total of 4,614 miles on the odometer, this beautiful Yamaha YCS5E is offered with an MoT certificate (expired June 2013) and a V5C document. There are two keys with this Lot.
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