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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025
- 1982 Yamaha RD350LC 350cc
1982 Yamaha RD350LC 350cc
Lot Number: 658
1982 Yamaha RD350LC 350cc
350LCs were light and fast with good brakes and rock-solid handling, putting them in an entirely different league in period. This matching numbers example has spent a couple of years in storage but will be recommissioned prior to the sale.
- ESTIMATE: £5,000 - £6,000
+ 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
ABW 494X
SUMMARY
350LCs were light and fast with good brakes and rock-solid handling, putting them in an entirely different league in period. This matching numbers example has spent a couple of years in storage but will be recommissioned prior to the sale.
DESCRIPTION
- The RD350LC continues to be sought after by enthusiasts for their historical significance, engaging ride, and strong following in classic motorcycle circles
- A highly celebrated and influential "racer for the road" that dominated its class with impressive acceleration and handling
- Powered by a 347cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine, producing around 49bhp with a six-speed transmission
- Classic "LC" styling features the unmistakable 80s sports bike aesthetics, including its distinctively shaped fuel tank and sleek fairing
- This matching numbers example was purchased from Iconic in 2023 and has not been used since
- In dry storage since then but will be recommissioned before the sale
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SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 658
- Make
- YAMAHA
- Model
- RD 350 LC
- Registration Number
- ABW 494X
- Frame Number
- 4L0200759
- Engine Number
- 4L0200759
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Robert Boothman
- Motorcycle Consultant
- 07860 215869
- robert@iconicauctioneers.com
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Please note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by 2pm on Monday 21st July due to venue restrictions. We will contact buyers after the sale to arrange either collection or transport with Moving Motorcycles.
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