Based out of North Hollywood, California, Moto Carrera (no longer in business) was a specialty shop for 2-stroke sportbikes. They were probably best known for the development of some aftermarket parts (especially for Yamaha RDs) like their rearsets and Millenium GP exhausts, but their most significant accomplishment was the creation of the “Del Mar”, a limited production run of RD350-based street trackers. 11 were built over several years.
Per the Moto Carrera About Us page, the prototype bike was named after the Del Mar Concours d’Elegance. They started the build 11 days before the show, won an award, and then created a few to sell to the public. In September of 2004, Cycle World did a story about this model and Moto Carrera claims “this was the first time a custom RD had ever been featured in the 50 year history of the magazine.” Here’s a scan of the article, which notes that this weighs just 275 pounds and produces up to 65 horsepower. Original cost was about $12,000:
This example is VIN: R5117548. The seller purchased it directly from Moto Carrera fifteen years ago. The seller has put 50 miles on this bike since ownership. There is no odometer, true mileage is unknown but is estimated to be roughly 100 since the build was completed.
Maintenance:
Fluid flush and a new battery.
Modifications:
32mm Mikuni flat slide carbs, UNI foam filters.
Custom exhaust with stacked silencers.
Saddlemen seat.
Baja Designs headlight/number plate.
Super Bike grips, Magura levers.
2002 Yamaha R1 taillight.
Moto Carrera aluminum swingarm, Works Performance Tracker shocks.
XR750-style tank and tail section.
Bates footpegs.
Drilled discs, Excel rims.
Battery tender lead.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
It is riding on Maxxis tires which have aged out.
Currently located in Greenwich, Connecticut, this Moto Carrera is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any Del Mar Yamaha RD350 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Greenwich, Connecticut
Year
1974
Make
Moto Carerra
Model
Del Mar Special
Mileage
True Mileage Unknown
VIN
R5117548
Title
Bill of Sale Only
Title State/Country
N/A
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 24
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: d******o
After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $9,630 including buyer fees.
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
