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Introduced in 1985, Yamaha's immensely successful XT225 Serow ('mountain goat') is one of the more capable small-capacity trail bikes of recent times, not the least because if you dropped it there was a fighting chance you'd be able to pick it up again, unlike some of its weightier rivals. A dry weight of only 238lb (108kg) was claimed. Powered by a 223cc (later 249cc) air-cooled single-overhead-camshaft two-valve single producing 20bhp, delivered via a six-speed gearbox, the Serow was a big hit in its home country and also overseas. Initially sold only in Japan, the Serow was first offered in other markets in 1992 but was never officially sold in the UK It remained in production, with only a short interruption (2016-2018) until 2020 when the 'Final Edition' models were rolled out, by which time an electric starter (1989) and fuel injection (2008) had been standardised together with numerous other mechanical and stylistic updates. A new, more modern Serow was introduced for 2026.

Its '1KH' frame prefix identifies this example as an original (XT225W) Serow, first introduced in 1985. The machine currently displays a total of 10,067 kilometres on the odometer and is presented in nicely restored condition (the engine turns over). It would appear that the unnumbered crankcases are either non-matching replacement units or, potentially, original Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) cases, as engine cases supplied in Japan were reportedly sometimes left unnumbered.

Following a period of inactivity, this motorcycle will require recommissioning and/or restoration to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's completeness, history, authenticity, originality and mechanical condition prior to bidding.
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