YAMAHA TR2B, 1971, FULLY RESTORED TO EXCEPTIONAL STANDARD, NOT TZ350, RACE BIKE

A stunning example of this classic Grand Prix race bike which has been fully restored to an exceptionally high standard by Weedon Classic Restorations in 1988 and not used since.

Developed from the factory machine ridden by Michael Duff in the States in 1968. the TR2 was introduced in 1969. It was a twin cylinder two-stroke 348cc with a claimed 54bhp at 9. 00 rpm. and had a dry weight of 115Kg . A five speed gearbox was built in unit with the engine which was housed in a steel twin loop frame equipped with pivoted fork rear suspension based on the chassis previously used by the works team. The telescopic front forks were fitted with a double sided twin leading shoe drum brake. Little changed for the 1970 season. with good reason. as the TR2 was establishing itself as the motorcycle of choice in the 350cc class with riders of the quality of Phil Read. Mick Grant and John Williams using the model to great effect. 1971 did see the introduction of a slightly revised model. the TR2B of the type offered here. which benefited from an increased compression ratio helping to bump the power output up to a claimed 56bhp. a subtly different fuel tank and other detail changes.

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