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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025
- 1971 Yamaha CS3 195cc
1971 Yamaha CS3 195cc
1971 Yamaha CS3 195cc
This 1971 example appears to be an older restoration that still presents well in 'Popsicle Purple' with white coach lines. Runs and rides but will need some level of recommissioning before returning to the road.
- ESTIMATE: Offered Without Reserve
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 20th July, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
WWT 645J
SUMMARY
This 1971 example appears to be an older restoration that still presents well in 'Popsicle Purple' with white coach lines. Runs and rides but will need some level of recommissioning before returning to the road.
DESCRIPTION
- A nimble, sporty bike considered a direct predecessor to the popular RD200 series
- Aimed at the commuter determined to have some fun on the way to the office
- Powered by a lively 197cc (200cc class) air-cooled, two-stroke parallel-twin offering 22bhp and 85mph
- Featured both an electric starter and Yamaha's reliable 'Autolube' oil-injection system
- This 1971 example appears to be an older restoration that still presents well in 'Popsicle Purple' with white coach lines
- With our vendor for a fairly short period but runs and rides and was started very recently
- We understand that the gearbox is a bit “clunky” and would benefit from an investigation
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- YAMAHA
- Model
- CS3
- Registration Number
- WWT 645J
- Frame Number
- CS3111099
- Engine Number
- 111099
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Robert Boothman
- Motorcycle Consultant
- 07860 215869
- robert@iconicauctioneers.com
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