Happy 50th birthday to the TZ

[SoCal250]

I had intended to post this earlier in the year but it slipped my mind, then Mark's news item about the YZ at the top of the page reminded me.

2023 is the 50th anniversary of the Yamaha TZ release
https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/the-50th-anniversary-of-yamaha-tz-racebikes-in-the-march-issue/
https://www.yamaha-racing.com/heritage-club/news/yamaha-racing-heritage-club-starts-year-in-style-at-sunday-ride-/

[2steve]

A 2024 50th anniversary special edition water-cooled 2 stroke street bike by Yamaha would be appropriate at this time.
...with a big, beautiful drum brake on the front.

[85RZwade]

yep, I think that would be splendid

[IR8D8R]

Pretty:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD255B9nh-U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEJB9s6fNgI

Translation: This is an Egli replica chassis with TZ fuselage engine (racing gearbox, dry clutch) and converted optimized 400 cylinders turned off to 350 cc. The GRP parts that are used for the motorcycle