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Champion Framed – Honda 350cc Flat Tracker

In America, Japan, Sport by Abhi3 Comments

Champion racing frames were built in the late sixties and early seventies by Doug Schwerma of Hayward, California. His frames were sought after in the flat track community and were used by riders like Kenny Roberts, Steve Baker, Don Vesco, and more. This example is #1427 and the seller claims it’s the last frame Schwerma built.

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1974 Yamaha TY250

In Japan, Off-Road by Abhi2 Comments

Introduced in 1973, the Yamaha TY250 was developed with the input of trials champion Mick Andrews, and it showed – almost instantly the bike started winning in European championships. Not just that, but it was competitive until the end of production in 1980.

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1972 Kawasaki G3SS

In Japan, Small Displacement by AbhiLeave a Comment

This little Kawi G3SS features a custom seat, bars, and taillight plus new shocks, chain, and sprocket. The paint is original (notice the incredible difference between left and right thanks to sun fade), and the seller had it clear coated to preserve this odd look.

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$2,800 – 1993 Suzuki GSX1100G

In Japan, Less than 5k, Standard by Abhi3 Comments

There’s a reason the model name of this Suzuki was one letter off from the supersport GSX-R 1100 – this standard had the same engine, albeit modded for better comfort with the addition of a counterbalancer and elastic mounts and retuned for more low and mid range power with new camshafts.

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Restored – 1969 Yamaha TR2

In Japan, Race by Abhi2 Comments

Based on Yamaha’s R3, the TR2 (along with its baby brother TD2) was a revelation in privateer racing. These bikes were instantly competitive and stayed that way for years – the TR2 had a 350cc engine, the TD2 had a 250cc.

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1982 Suzuki GS650GT

In Japan, Standard by Abhi1 Comment

Built between ’81-’83, the GS650 was available in several forms – including one with styling inspired by the Katana. The GT was the shaft driven standard which often did commuting duty in the 80s. Here’s an example that’s been recently restored, yielding a UJM in good shape that could be a fun starter bike.