In 1968, Yamaha introduced one of their most important motorcycles of all time – the DT-1. They sold 50,000 units in the first year, which is a mind blowing number when you consider that last year, the FZ/MT-07 was Yamaha’s best seller in the US with 3,981 units sold.
The rest of the big four Japanese firms quickly copied the DT-1 Enduro, and Yamaha evolved with changes like a reed intake (instead of piston-port) in 1972. The DT250 doesn’t have the legendary history of the DT-1, but it’s a better bike, and what’s wrong with that? You could commute during the day, ride trails in the evening, and even compete on the weekends.
This example (VIN: 450027773) shows 5,747 miles on the odometer and it’s claimed to have received a “total professional restoration” – unfortunately the pictures aren’t very good so you’ll need to analyze them closely. The seller says that the frame was powdercoated, the bodywork was repainted, the engine was “freshened with new seals, gaskets, and rings”, and that everything works. The work was completed less than 6 months ago and the 2-wheeler has since spent time in a showroom collection.
Find this DT250 for sale in Sayre, Pennsylvania with bidding up to $3,450 and the reserve not yet met or a BIN of $4,500