1987 Yamaha Banshee

SOLD FOR: $8,560

Seller accepted post-auction offer.

Sold on September 3, 2024

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Description

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Yamaha first got into the ATV game with the three-wheeled YT125 in 1980. As the decade progressed other Japanese manufacturers, like Honda and Suzuki, started producing single-cylinder two-stroke sport quads. Not wanting to miss out on a growing market, Yamaha decided to take the twin parallel two-stroke engine from the iconic RZ350 and cram it inside a sport quad chassis.

The resulting package weighed 405 pounds wet, had a 6-speed automatic transmission, dual Mikuni 26mm carbs, and a kick start. It produced 34 horsepower, had a top speed approximately 75 miles per hour, and brandished a true hooligan look with dual exhaust pipes coming right out the front.

This example is VIN: JY42GU002HC009240; Engine: 2GU009240. The seller purchased the bike three years ago from a private party in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and states, “I was looking for a Banshee, found this one in a barn super dusty and got a great deal on it. When I cleaned it I realized it was too good to be used in mud or dirt and me being the collector I am, decided to not use it. I can’t afford having a bike just sitting in my garage anymore. I want to ride.”

There is no odometer. True mileage unknown.

Maintenance:
The seller reports changing the fluid and spark plugs.

Modifications:
Per the seller, “Only swapped the Yamaha and Banshee decals. They were in bad shape when bought it.”

Nerf bars.


Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop KT764 and KT768 tires with date codes of 416.

The sale includes one key and the service manual.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:


Currently located in Bossier City, Louisiana, this Yamaha is offered on a clean New Mexico title. Have any Banshee stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Additional Information

Location

Bossier City, Louisiana

Year

1987

Make

Yamaha

Model

Banshee

Mileage

True Mileage Unknown

VIN

JY42GU002HC009240

Title

Clean

Title State/Country

New Mexico

Private Party/Dealership

Private Party

Additional Charges

No

VIN Report

N/A

Total Bids Placed: 9

Auction has ended.

Auction expired without reaching reserve price.

Highest bidder was: f*****2

After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $8,560 including buyer fees.

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
f*****2 August 29, 2024 11:07 am PDT $7,100
r**********i August 29, 2024 11:07 am PDT $7,000 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
r**********i August 22, 2024 8:49 pm PDT $6,100 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
p****i August 22, 2024 8:49 pm PDT $6,000
r**********i August 22, 2024 4:42 pm PDT $2,100 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s******8 August 22, 2024 4:42 pm PDT $2,000
r**********i August 22, 2024 4:42 pm PDT $1,300 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s******8 August 22, 2024 4:42 pm PDT $1,200
r**********i August 22, 2024 1:04 pm PDT $1
Auction started August 22, 2024 9:24 am PDT
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1987 Yamaha Banshee
Asking price (including buyer’s fee): SOLD FOR: $8,560
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