Which Yamaha do you consider a classic ?

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#21 Unread post by HYPERR »

I always loved the Yamaha ring-a-dings. I had two of them.

I would love to have a RZ350. I think that would be a classic.

One bike I regret selling is a 1986 SRX6 Thumper. The guy I sold it to still has it I think. He was racing it in a Singles class.
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#22 Unread post by feliz »

To me these are the classics!!

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#23 Unread post by feliz »

These may not be classics but they were smokin' hot, especially the ones with the matching factory luggage:)

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#24 Unread post by CentralOzzy »

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#25 Unread post by madjak30 »

I'm pretty sure my MT-01 will be a classic that will be sought after...great bike that didn't sell well, built as a showcase bike but was priced out of the market...and now naked bikes are becoming more popular...

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The RD's are already classics, and I think the FJ bikes will be there along with the current FJR bikes...the MAX will be there as well since they are priced high enough to be a little rare...

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#26 Unread post by storysunfolding »

Can't forget about the Yamaha Triples XS750 and XS850. Twins are fun, fours are cool, but triples are neat every time I see them.
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#27 Unread post by totalmotorcycle »

storysunfolding wrote:Can't forget about the Yamaha Triples XS750 and XS850. Twins are fun, fours are cool, but triples are neat every time I see them.
I never owned a classic triple, although I do wish I did, I bet they were fun back then; especially the 2-stroke triple.

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#28 Unread post by jimbeemer »

Yamaha classics? ALL the two-stroke 250/350's - especially the mighty TZR 250!!
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#29 Unread post by madjak30 »

jimbeemer wrote:Yamaha classics? ALL the two-stroke 250/350's - especially the mighty TZR 250!!
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Get a gas powered trimmer or a chain saw... :twisted:

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#30 Unread post by ShovelheadJohn »

Before I bought my present bike I owned 76 Yamaha 650 Special and loved it dearly......I have to vote it as the classic Yamaha..............

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