1972 Yamaha DS7 250cc 2-Stroke Classic Motorcycle
Yamaha laid the foundation for this success in the course of the 60s with the continuous development of its DS series. With the DS 6 and at the latest with the 1970-1972 produced Yamaha DS7 was already clear, where the journey would go in the 250cc class.
In developing the engines, Yamaha has benefited from its vast experience in racing, which has been relentlessly emphasized in road vehicle advertising. Fans of the brand know that the highly successful DS 7 construction served as the basis of the then unbeatable TZ racing machine, and road and racing engines ran almost simultaneously from the same production line.
The air-cooled Yamaha two-stroke engine impressed not only with exemplary economy, but also with great reliability and balanced driving characteristics.
Like its successor, the Yamaha RD 250 , the DS7 is one of the most popular models on the market for old two-stroke engines. The rugged engines and attractive, understated design are still as appealing today as they were over 40 years ago.
All classic two-stroke Yamaha have their loveable sides, whether coffin tank with Kenny Roberts stripes or membrane RD in glitter paint. But the Yamaha DS 7 is a beautiful eyewitness of the flares and "Ballroom Blitz" era with an incredibly slim line.