1976 YAMAHA PMS - Lot 89

1976 YAMAHA PMS RD 250 PMS N°001992 4500 - 6500€ In 1974, PMS (Paris Moto Service), a company run by Hervé Blandin and located at 4 bis rue Robert Blache (10th arrondissement), studied the possibility of racing a low-cost Yamaha 250 RD (for Race Development), to enable novice riders to take part in criterium events. In January 1975, the PSM 250 was ready to race, and no fewer than 56 units were sold! The bike won the Tour de France in its class, as well as the Critérium des Sports, demonstrating its full potential. The engine, a 30 hp twin-cylinder (original) with valve intake (Torque Induction) fed by 28 mm carburetors, has been tuned to give its full measure between 8,000 and 9,000 rpm. "A real bullet, reaching 180 km/h and knocking off the 400 meters in 15.8 seconds, allowing us to tease the Yamaha 350 RDLCs," admits its current owner, who has been taking part in racetrack events for ages and has been living a real love affair with this machine since 1998. The bike's chassis has been adapted for racing: polyester fairing and seat back (note the small aerodynamic deflector), 18-liter fuel tank (200 km range) in cloisonne aluminum sheet with machined cap, wristband handlebars, recessed controls... Unlike the standard Yamaha 250 RD, it features a 6-speed gearbox (originally fitted, but blocked in the housing for homologation reasons), which is smooth, precise and well stepped. Its owner entrusted Dominique Secco of Replica Bikes in Argenteuil with the task of carrying out a major overhaul (the engine needs to be run in) to ensure that it still delivers the same sensations without losing any of its legendary performance and reliability. Here's the list: engine rebuilt, connecting rods polished, TZ bearings re-bored, new pistons and seals, cylinders deburred, carburetors cleaned, tuned, dyno run... New MTV electronic ignition, TZ pots, new Avon Racing tires, Smac aluminum rims (created by Eric Offenstadt), steering damper, cast-iron rear brake disc, aviation hoses, large-capacity front master cylinder. Weighing in at 150 kg, this motorcycle has a very assertive personality, and is designed to be very efficient on the track, both stable and precise, with great braking, in a café racer and compé-client spirit. It is now registered and theoretically roadworthy. We can't guarantee that it will run smoothly, so you may need to re-start it. In 1974, PMS for Paris Moto Service, the company located at 4 bis rue Robert Blache (10th arrondissement) and managed by Hervé Blandin, studied the possibility of racing a Yamaha 250 RD (for Race Development), limiting costs, in order to allow beginner riders to participate in criterium events. In January 1975, the PSM 250 was ready to race, and no less than 56 units were sold! This bike won the Tour de France in its category as well as the Critérium des Sports, demonstrating its full potential. The engine, a twin-cylinder with 30 horsepower (original) with valve intake (Torque Induction) fed by 28 mm carburetors, has been prepared to give its full measure between 8,000 rpm and 9,000 rpm "a real ball, which reaches 180 km/h and shoots the 400 meters in 15.8 seconds with which I tease the Yamaha 350 RDLC" admits its current owner who has been participating for ages in events on circuits and who has lived a true love story with this machine since 1998. The bike is adapted to racing: fairing and seat backrest (note the small aerodynamic deflector) made of polyester, 18-liter tank (200 km of autonomy) made of aluminum sheet metal with machined cap, wristband handlebars, and remote controls. Unlike the standard Yamaha 250 RD, it has a 6-speed gearbox (original, but blocked in the housing for homologation reasons) that is smooth, precise, and well-spaced. Its owner entrusted Dominique Secco of Replica Bikes in Argenteuil with the task of giving it a significant overhaul (the engine needs to be run in) so that it still delivers the same sensations without losing any of its legendary performance and reliability. Here is the list: engine rebuilt, connecting rods polished, TZ bearings, new pistons and seals, cylinders deburred, carburetors cleaned, tuning, dyno run. New MTV electronic ignition, new TZ pots, new Avon Racing tires, Smac aluminum rims (a company created by Eric Offenstadt), steering damper, cast iron rear brake disc, aviation hoses, large capacity front master cylinder jar. This 150 kg motorcycle, with a strong personality, designed to be very efficient on the track, stable and precise, with excellent braking, in a café racer and competition spirit, is registered and can theoretically take the road.