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Yamaha CT2 1972. Note: Indicators and seat cover not original. The Yamaha CT2 was an early version of the popular 175cc Trail/Enduro motorcycle. The CT2 followed on from the CT1C, and was superseded by the CT3. There are only minor differences between each version.
The first bike manufactured by Yamaha was actually a copy of the German DKW RT 125; it had an air-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder 125 cc engine [1] YC-1 (1956) was the second bike manufactured by Yamaha; it was a 175 cc single cylinder two-stroke. [1] YD-1 (1957) Yamaha began production of its first 250 cc, two-stroke twin, the YD1. [1]
It was the only Rupp in 1971 available in metallic purple. Rupp also produced some Roadster/2s under the name "Swinger Trail" for Penneys. Enduro – Similar to 1970, the Enduro was an exact copy of the Roadster 2 without the headlights. One difference brought about in 1971 was the addition of Rupp "Motocross" tires to the Enduro.
1971 Yamaha AT1C Each year, the AT1 was also available in the Motocross edition designated by an M. The M models were very similar to the regular models other than a few performance-enhancing features, such as weight reduction, higher compression ratio, tuned exhaust, larger carburettor with 26 mm throttle bore, and tuned gearing ratio.
The early motorcycles made their mark in International Six Days Trials competitions, enduro races like the Michigan Jack Pine Endurance Run, scrambles and motocross.The most popular size was the 125cc (Six Day), but they were also made in 100 cc (Berkshire) and later, in 175 cc (Jackpiner, in 1972), 250 cc (Hare Scrambler, in 1973), and 400 cc (Mint, in 1974).
The Yamaha DT250 was preceded by the 1968 DT-1. The DT250 began production in 1971 and was produced through 1982. Other models produced in the DT250 group were the DT250F and DT250MX. [2] The DT250 was released three years earlier than the Yamaha DT125. The DT250 was one of the leading dual-sport machines in the 1970s. [3]
The Yamaha DT is a series of motorcycles and mopeds produced by the Yamaha Motor Corporation. Models in the DT series feature an engine displacement of 50 to 400 cc (3.1 to 24.4 cu in). The first DT model, the DT-1, was released in 1968 and quickly sold through its initial 12,000 production run.
Yamaha produced the enduro DT1 250 in 1968. The motorcycle was embraced and Yamaha learned that, in America riders were interested in motorcycles which could operate off-road, and on road. Yamaha experimented with larger displacement and in 1975 they created the DT400B. The DT400B did not initially sell well, and Yamaha reduced the price.