1974 YAMAHA MX175

LINDSEY

AVAILABLE

DETAILS

-Original paint

-Numbers matching

-171cc

-Full service

-Fresh tires

-Available as 'RTR' or full restoration

-Shipping available

HISTORY

It was 1974 and Yamaha continued to dominate the Motocross scene.

The MX175 was a medium-sized motocross bike designed to compete in motocross in the Middle and Eastern states, while also being suitable for markets in other parts of the U.S.

Undercutting the price from manufacturers like Husquavarna, and taking advantage of the younger riders already Yamaha savvy from their Junior racing days. The 175 or 250 was the obvious choice just like it was the MX125 they probably raced in the previous season.

Yamaha used many of the more exotic components from their works race machinery on the 250, as they considered the class the most important one to be seen to be successful. As with their other ‘MX’ models, like the 175. These machines are highly desirable for classic twin shock competitions, where they continue to achieve good results in this highly competitive class.

JTR

We ride, race, and restore vintage motocross bikes from the 1970s through the early 2000s. Every motorcycle we buy and sell is personally inspected, serviced, and vetted by us before it changes hands. My father, Chris Reed, has been racing and repairing these machines since they were new. He put me on a JR50 at four years old, and I've never stopped riding or racing. I later worked under Peter Boggia at Moto Borgotaro, helping service and restore some of the rarest motorcycles in the world.

When you purchase a motorcycle from JTR Moto, you’re not simply buying a bike. You’re investing in a passion shaped by three generations of racers with a dedication to preserving these incredible machines and the culture that made them special.