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Motorcycle Discussions => Japanese Bikes => Topic started by: Warren on August 05, 2005, 10:59:11 AM

Title: 305cc Yamaha 196x???
Post by: Warren on August 05, 2005, 10:59:11 AM

In 1970 I bought a used Yamaha 305cc that had a 2 cylinder 2 stroke oil injected engine. I think it was a 1968 ish,or older, but I'm not sure.
Can anyone help me out with the year or model name?
It was a great bike for a young man to learn to ride and crash several times and walk away.
Thanks for your help
Warren

Title: Re: 305cc Yamaha 196x???
Post by: Flying Dutchmen on August 05, 2005, 05:49:52 PM

It is a Yamaha YM1. two cilinder two stroke. Build in 1967 and the big brother of the Yamaha YDS5 250.
Nice bike and very rare.