1973 Yamaha TZ700A 694cc

1973 Yamaha TZ700A 694cc

The first incarnation of the TZ700/TZ750 Production Grand Prix racer. Part of a substantial private collection of Yamaha race bikes.

  • GUIDE PRICE: £25,000 - £30,000

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LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 16th February, 2025 at 11.00am GMT at ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL

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SUMMARY

The first incarnation of the TZ700/TZ750 Production Grand Prix racer. Part of a substantial private collection of Yamaha race bikes.

DESCRIPTION

  • Kawasaki looked about to dominate the new 750cc GP category with their powerful, but fragile, 3-cylinder KR750, Yamaha needed an answer
  • They came up with the TZ700, fitted with a 4-cylinder, water-cooled, 2-stroke engine, developing 90bhp and weighing in at 157kg
  • Instantly quick, they soon dominated the 750cc class
  • This matching numbers example has been restored to a good standard
  • Forming part of a large private collection
  • Finished in the correct factory Yamaha colours
  • Displayed for some time so will require recommissioning before use
  • Collectable, first year of production, example

SPECIFICATION

Make
YAMAHA
Model
TZ500A
Registration Number
N/A
Frame Number
409 000214
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Engine Number
000214

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For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.

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