1969 Yamaha TR2 350cc Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle. Very nice original condition. Came from the private collection of Italo Piana, Italian Champion 1962. Frame number TR2-900364 Engine number TR2-1008 No registration papers as used only on the racetrack. The TR2 was Yamaha’s first 350cc production racer. Its power unit was developed with the production model R3's engine as its base and it was mounted on a featherbed type double cradle frame of a spec equivalent to a factory racer, while factory spec components were also used for the unsprung components including the suspension and brakes. It was released in 1969 along with the 250cc model TD-2 and was a highly competitive performer in many World GP races. Engine type: Air-cooled, 2-stroke, in-line 2-cylinder, 348cm³ Piston intake valve Transmission: 5-speed Maximum power output: 39.7kW (54PS) / 9,500 r/min. The Yamaha is in running condition but has been stood indoors on display in a private collection and not used for over 1 year. So please expect to add new fuel/oil and service before restarting. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/4c3x80pdN_w Italo Piana was born in 1930 and I raced between the 1950's and 1970's on hillclimb circuits and road races throughout Italy and Europe. Piana won three Italian hill-climb championships in various engine capacities and competed as an official rider for Rumi, Ducati, Parilla and Itom, right up to the Yamaha Grand Prix bikes of the 1970s up for auction. During his career Piana preserved many of the old motorbikes he raced on, and particpated later in many classic events on circuits and climbs. Italo Piana also obtained no less than 46 world speed records at Monza in 1956 with Ducati. Attention: The motorcycle is located in Nijkerk. Netherlands. Collection in person is preferred. Catawiki works together with various transport companies who can arrange transport to your location. All transports costs and the responsibility of the buyer.