1978 Yamaha YZ250

[@sonnyseabury4051]

Gorgeous vintage motocross racing bike. At that current time, this bike was the epitome of motocross.

[@rickwhite3181]

Who's the trolls with the thumbs down . These are the best bike videos out hands down

[@Grayback1973]

I raced from 86-88. I rode a KX-80 back then, good old days! This YZ-250 is beautiful man and it sounds so good! Thanks for posting:)

[@pvflyer67]

What an iconic MX bike. When that bike was released it was way ahead of the pack, classic color.

[@Grayback1973]

Yup, something about that black seat with those plain white letters....YAMAHA.....nothing fancy at all, just horsepower and performance!!

[@chrissutton2285]

I absolutely love your channel! Just like these bikes I believe your a rare breed. To me your the face of 500’s!! The way you catch the mic every time has me rolling

[@mikestowe6136]

im just an old yellow n black yammar hammer lover love the old yz

[@StevieBoyAndHisToyz]

Goin’ full Bannana on that thing. Ken Kaplan 2024 !!!

[@davelollback6555]

Whoooop we yellow YZ now we’re going back to the days thanks 🙏 Ken 😎

[@paulpence8895]

Cant ride a 78 YZ 250 without a Hannah jersey,,, classic!!!

[@stopibeastin]

Your channel has become one of my favorite no joke!! Please keep driving them beautiful bikes!!!!!!!! Nice to see what they run like!!! Never seen anything like these bikes!!!!!

[@johndancer606]

HOLY MOLY! This is the bike my dad let me graduate to that he owned. This is a absolute BEAST! This just makes me tingle! I love it. Wish it was mine

[@Yamahabanshee66]

Badass bike, I need a 78 125 and 250 to complete my collection

[@scottyd2262]

I had the YZ80E when l was a kid

[@eddiebones20]

I had the 78 YZ125 in HS. Great bike.

[@billynowhere847]

78 YZ80 was my 1st motocross bike. We had those Honda Trail 70 to learn on. Then I graduated to (3) 82 YZ80J’s for racing. 1 was stock & the other 2 were race bikes. Wish I still had one of them. I keep hoping you bring in one of those, you were close a couple weeks ago with a huge haul, but the one you mentioned unloading them that you thought it may be an 82, wasn’t. In 82 the YZ80 was the 1st yr liquid cooled for them & the radiator was behind the front # plate. I can’t believe I’d ever get to correct the King of Motorcycle’s “Kaplan America”...That will forever be my claim to fame. 😂😂✌️ EDIT: I love how the CC says “Music” when the bike is running. It sure is music!

[@andywilhelmy2824]

Love your videos and passion for two strokes, thanks Kap!

[@deanow3631]

Bob Hannah.if you say it in reverse, it doesn’t matter- its the same guy!

[@billynowhere847]

Perfect! He was my idol growing up in the 70/80’s.

[@pacopetepnw3434]

..saw the rear height and frame cut (i am not special). You called it out. Kaplan wins all day with transparency. We wish there a lot more people doing things right. :)

[@robplazzman6049]

Was a massive Hannah fan back in the late 70s. Unfortunately being in the U.K. and fairly penniless I never got to see him ride. But love the look of the YZeds.

[@stoney-wan]

Bob Hurricane Hannah 🍻

[@hurstshiftin9873]

I need a job here would definitely change my life for the good. Maybe kaplan jr could arc this into canada niagra falls area.

[@gregbishop3167]

Loved when those YZ got the aluminum swing arms. My first National I went to was Pine Top in RI. Yes we had a National MX in Rhode in 78. Sadly only one. Can still smell the race gas and bean oil.

[@187Apollo]

THAT SWING ARM THO!!!!!

[@thewheelieboys467]

Where can you find parts for these bikes, such as ignition and wiring parts

[@KowboyUSA]

Impeccable specimen.

[@hectorrivera6761]

she looking sweet love the retro look kap

[@andrewSUN17]

When they sounded so good!!! Loud!

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

*I own a Stock 78 YZ250E* *Probably have it Restored and make it an in House Ornament*

[@ronbaker2673]

Haha I have a 79 YZ250 I love how loud the exhaust is

[@AffirmedPie]

Nice bike just sold my 77 rm125 like 2 weeks ago

[@parkerernst2044]

That thing is a ripper!!

[@adrianqcarter7500]

Sunday's with ken & crew at Kaplan's on youtube

[@shaunsavage1726]

I've got a 79. Always wondered what it felt like to be Bob Hannah.

[@DogDaze66]

Awesome!

[@xayaxtv]

🔥🔥🔥

[@cwhitaker6966]

Lets gooooo full throttle

[@timharris804]

Can you post what these old school weapons sell for

[@evanwilliams2602]

Honestly that bike sounds snappier and more power that the 75 cr250 you just rode. Hows the power difference ken?

[@KaplanCycles]

Its faster

[@benol9199]

Something about the old 2 strokes they just sound nastier

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

Is banana sandwich 🥪 only for Suzuki, or does a yellow Yamaha qualify🤔?

[@ronbaker2673]

I don't know who screwed up and painted that frame Orange. I have a 1979 YZ250

[@frankwilliams2198]

That 78 Yamaha looks better then the rest of Hondas Kawasakis or Susukis in that year most of the later 70s Yamaha's were nicer looking I think I dont why you wouldn't want to restore that Yami o bet if that was a Honda you would when the fact is that Yamaha is a nicer looking bike and a better bike

[@Rod-db8tt]

Beautiful bike, unfortunately, me thinks porting is the issue of it running underpowered and flat.

[@michaelsalvatori1193]

2nd one here let's go.

[@michaeltrower6792]

Silencer needs cut apart repacked and welded back together sounds like a empty beer can

[@KaplanCycles]

It needs some work sold as is

[@chipadams7700]

UNOBTANIUM

[@jaysongraft3627]

Awesome!