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This 1971 Yamaha DT1 Enduro 250 was purchased by the seller on BaT in May 2023 following more than 15 years of storage. Subsequent recommissioning work for the 246cc two-stroke single has included rebuilding the carburetor, installing ignition points resetting the ignition timing, repacking the muffler, and replacing the battery. The bike is finished in Candy Orange with white accents, and it features a five-speed transmission, 19″ and 18″ wire-spoke wheels, a black vinyl two-up seat, a side mirror, a black high-mount exhaust system, a kick starter, a chrome cross-braced handlebar, silver-finished fenders, chrome shocks, drum brakes, a skid plate, and a side stand. This DT1 Enduro 250 shows 4,200 miles and is now offered at no reserve with a tool kit, a photocopy of the rider’s manual, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The bodywork is finished in Candy Orange with white accents, and features include a black-finished twin-downtube frame, a black vinyl two-up seat, a side mirror, silver-finished fenders, a headlight, a taillight, folding passenger foot pegs, a skid plate, and a side stand.
The 19″ and 18″ wire-spoke wheels wear Dunlop and Carlisle tires, respectively. Suspension consists of a conventional fork as well as dual chrome shocks mounted to the swingarm. Braking is from drums at both ends.
The chrome tubular handlebar wears black rubber grips and fronts Nippon Seiki instrumentation consisting of a 100-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 7,500-rpm redline. The five-digit odometer shows 4,200 miles.
The 246cc two-stroke single was factory rated at 21 horsepower and 16.8 lb-ft of torque. Equipment includes a Mikuni carburetor, Autolube oil injection, a kick starter, and a black high-mount exhaust system. Recommissioning work under current ownership has included rebuilding the carburetor, installing ignition points resetting the ignition timing, repacking the muffler, and replacing the battery.
Power is sent to the rear wheel through a five-speed transmission and a drive chain. Rust is noted on the chain guard.
A tool kit and a photocopy of the rider’s manual will accompany the motorcycle.
The serial number shown above is also stamped on the frame, and the California title lists the VIN without the DT1F prefix, as 32168.
