Used Yamaha WR500 for sale in Verwood

Here at Crescent Yamaha, we are thrilled to offer a rare opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts alike to own a genuine piece of motocross history.

This 1992 Yamaha WR500 is believed to be one of only 10 examples imported into the UK. Of these, five were sold through the Yamaha dealer network, while the remaining five were allocated to Roy Emberson's race team. Each rider received two motorcycles, with the final machine retained by Roy Emberson himself.

The bike was subsequently sold to a private collector and was displayed at Fowlers of Bristol for seven years. We are now offering this exceptional machine on behalf of its current owner, who has owned it since February 2020 after purchasing it from MotoExtreme in Marshfield.

Today, 500cc two-stroke motocross bikes are looked back on, mostly by people who never raced them in anger, with rose-colored glasses. That rosy vision is clouded by a veil of gauze. The 500’s aura wasn’t based on brand participation, fan approval or a strong following of local 500 racers. What gave the 500s the aura that surrounds them today was their exclusivity. What exclusivity? Of all the men who have ever raced 500cc two-strokes, only a few ever rode them to 85 percent of their potential, which paradoxically means the 500cc two-strokes were popular because so few could ride them. It was a man’s machine. The 125 class was for schoolboys. The 250 class was for paperboys. And the 500 class was for men.

To discuss this bike further please call us on 01202 820170 (option 1 - sales) or email us at motorcycle.sales@crescentmoto.co.uk . Part-exchange welcome and finance options available. Nationwide delivery available via our professional delivery service – please ask a member of our team for details and costs. At Crescent Motorcycles we are dedicated to providing a smooth, simple and enjoyable purchase experience for every customer. We look forward to hearing from you!

WHITE, 500 cc, £7,995.00.