Needs Some Work – 1975 Yamaha TZ750

In Japan, Race by Abhi2 Comments

A legend in motorcycle racing, a Yamaha TZ750 won the Daytona 200 nine times in a row and was called one of the six greatest motorcycles of all time by Cycle World.

Yamaha TZ750 - Right Side

Yamaha TZ750 - Cockpit

Here’s what makes this road racer so special: it’s been titled for the street! Unfortunately, it’s going to need a little work, but if you want a taste of why it’ll be worth it, here’s a passage from a 1979 Cycle article covering a TZ750 that had been converted for street use:

“Into traffic, and the bike rolls merrily along, content to go with the flow. The road clears up ahead, so you dial up some power. The tach hits eight and rockets to 12,500. Your heart stops at TDC. It’s like being launched from an aircraft carrier. The front wheel begins to skip off the asphalt, spending equal time in the air. You’re in trouble. The cars around you that were doing 55 mph seem to have suddenly stopped and parked. Those cars that were ahead, out of sight, are suddenly right here, and you haul down on all three discs. Off the main road and into the curves, and the TZ is ready. Heeling over, nothing scrapes. Braking is strong but smooth, progressive and fade-free. The bike does all you ask of it, and then some. Why not? It is, after all, a road racer—and it’s much better at going fast than you are.”

Yamaha TZ750 - Left Side

This bike was cleaned up by the seller and brought to running condition, though it’s presumably going to need some work before it’s ready to rock. The seller suggests that the fairing is quite fragile, which is why he/she did not mount it. The numbers match, the paint is mostly original, any replacement parts were OEM Yamaha, the CDI and stator were rebuilt, and the tires are new.

Find this Yamaha TZ750 for sale in Waterford, Michigan with bidding up to $12,100 and the reserve not yet met