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1980 Yamaha IT250

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1980 YAMAHA IT250

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🏁 1980 YAMAHA IT250 Enduro 

 Full Frame-Up Restoration 

GORGEOUS & FAST WITH YZ-BASED POWER 🏁

ULTRA RARE CLASSIC 45 YEAR OLD RESTORED TWO STROKE ENDURO

Museum-Quality Original Matching Numbers Survivor| Rebuilt Engine | Runs & Rides Like New

This listing is for a fully restored 1980 Yamaha IT250, one of the finest vintage enduro bikes of its era. This is a low-mileage original survivor that has just undergone a comprehensive frame-up restoration, preserving its factory heritage while elevating performance and reliability to brand new standards.

VERY Fast, responsive, and beautifully finished, this IT250 is based on the YZ250 race platform and retains its two-stroke punch and superior handling.


🔧 Full Mechanical & Cosmetic Restoration

Engine Rebuild

  • New top end rebuild

  • New piston & rings, top end bearing

  • New head gasket and base gasket

  • New NGK VR-8ES spark plug

  • Carb Rebuilt & Re-jetted: New 300 main, 40 pilot & needle clip in 1st position

  • Fresh VP-94 fuel mixed 40:1 w/ Bel-Ray oil

  • Original metal reed valves – excellent condition

  • Muffler decarbonized & repacked

Chassis & Suspension

  • Frame, engine, and swingarm professionally repainted

  • Forks rebuilt with new seals and oil

  • New fork boots

  • Michelin StarCross New front & rear tires w/ tubes

  • New gold chain and sprockets

Controls & Cosmetics

  • New front and rear fenders

  • New side number plates

  • New graphics kit including tank decals

  • New seat cover over original saddle

  • New Yamaha tool bag installed

  • New ODI handlebar grips

  • New handlebars with crossbar pad

  • New clutch perch, lever, cable

  • New brake perch, lever, cable

  • Airbox cleaned & detailed, with new Uni air filter

  • New fuel petcock and fuel lines

  • New taillight bulb

  • And Much More, Watch The video for full details


✅ Functional & Ride-Ready

  • Odometer, headlight, and taillight all function like new

  • Starts easily, shifts smoothly, clutches and rides like new

  • Built to be ridden or displayed — excellent candidate for vintage competition, trail riding, or museum preservation


💎 Collector Quality

This is not a pieced-together bike — it’s an original, low-mileage machine with matching OEM components and factory exhaust in mint condition

The restoration left no bolt unturned, and the result is a time-capsule-caliber classic that’s only increasing in value.

THE COST TO RESTORE THIS BIKE IS OVER $10,000

60 HRS LABOR X $150 PH = $9000

PLUS OVER $1000 IN PARTS & SUPPLIES


📦 Sale Info

  • 🔧 Professionally restored

  • 📄 Sold with bill of sale

  • 🚚 Worldwide shipping available 

  • 🎥 Walkaround video: YouTube link


Kaplan Cycles – Curators of America’s Off-Road Motorcycle History

“Restoring Legends. One Two-Stroke at a Time.”

Please call if you have any questions 860-454-7024 M-F 9-5 

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SOLD Q1 BILL OF SALE. NO TITLE IS AVAILABLE.

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AUCTION TERMS:

All motorcycles & vehicles are sold as-is where-is.

Kaplan Cycles guarantees all motorcycles are as-described. Please read the entire description and watch the entire video before bidding.

A non-refundable deposit is due immediately on purchase. PayPal or Credit Card is accepted for the deposit.

Cash (In-Person), Card (+3% fee), or Wire Transfer are our only accepted forms of final payment.

Full payment must be made within 7 days of auction close.

Your motorcycle must be picked up within 30 days of auction close. 

Exceptions are made only for international buyers OR buyers who have ALREADY made transport arrangements with a third party.

If a motorcycle is purchased and left here for longer than 30 days without written permission from Kaplan Cycles it will be resold. In the case of a re-sale, the owner will be entitled to a refund less storage fees ($25/ day beginning 30 days from auction close) ONLY if the motorcycle was paid in full on-time within the auction terms.

We always describe our motorcycles as accurately as possible.

You are purchasing a classic motorcycle. Even in cases where a bike may be in good running/ operating condition, new problems & idiosyncrasies can arise over-time from sitting or regular use.

If you have an issue with the motorcycle you’ve received, contact us within 24 hours of delivery and before leaving feedback so that we can address your concerns.

It is important you have at least a basic mechanical knowledge before purchasing and operating a classic motorcycle.

Due to our backlog, we cannot perform any additional service work or modifications on your motorcycle after the sale (ie; adding a light kit, different tires, etc.)

We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST, Monday – Friday

For our fastest service please call Ken Kaplan Jr directly at 860-471-0192

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We will not charge out-of-state buyers sales tax.

Out of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV. 

We are not a registering dealership. You will receive only the documents required to register your vehicle in your state.

In our listings, title status is always listed directly below the main description.

In some cases we will sell motorcycles without title or registration. In these cases we guarantee all motorcycles sold are free and clear. We will always provide a route to obtaining title. Generally in these cases, the motorcycle will be sold at a discount to accommodate expenses involved.

Documents are mailed via USPS priority mail with a tracking number. Please allow up to 14 days after payment in full for your documents to be processed and mailed.

Keys will be shipped with the motorcycle.

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Warranty:

All Motorycles sold “as is, where is” and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. No express warranty and/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. No statements by us give an implied warranty.

SHIPPING:

SEND US YOUR ZIP FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE!

WE WILL MAKE ALL ARRANGEMENTS!

We have the best shipping contacts in the nation who will provide the FASTEST transport times, have a perfect track record, and are always insured and ENCLOSED! All motorcycles are shipped WHOLE (roll-on, roll-off). We do not offer a pallet or crate service.

International shipping specialist contacts are available! They will assist in ground freight, customs clearance, and ocean freight to your country. International buyers will be required to work directly with our third party shipping contacts.

We strongly recommend you insure your motorcycle at the time of purchase.

PICKUP:

We require a 24 hour notice prior to pick-up. Please call us at 860-454-7024 during office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST.

We will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and assistance to load for free.

Item specifics

Condition
Used
A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle’s history. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Seller Notes
“Please watch our video and view all photos before bidding.”
Year
1980
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
3R7-002444
Mileage
100
Engine Size (cc)
250
Type
Off-Road
For Sale By
Dealer
Warranty
Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color
Blue & White
Model
IT250
Make
Yamaha
Sub Model (Optional)
IT
Vehicle Title
Clean