I had a 1978 DT125 as a young kid, these things were indestructable gas tank looked identical to this one, they are fun bikes, that 400 is pretty cool ,verygood lowend torque excellent shape 👍
Wow, another beauty from the past, in 1975 I was a 16 yr. old sophomore in high school wishing I, like many others , was Brad Lackey or Roger DeCoster, riding & racing my 71 Yamaha and 73 CZ was the only thing on my mind, and chasing girls, lol…anyhow, thanks again for sharing another great bike from the past, I truly appreciate it man. Cheers 🍻. 😎🇺🇸✌️
I had one just like it back in 76.I used to ride it to school and then to my job.I had to replace both the rear shocks from jumping it over to big of jumps for that bike.My next Bike was a Suzuki RM 250 which was made for jumping!
I truly thank you Kaplan and all of your staff for these excellent vintage 2 stroke enduros that brings back such awesome memories when I used to ride .. I am turning this month 65 years old.,God bless you and God bless America. !!
I love that bike. Brings back tons of memories and that same style is what I started out just loving because watching the older guys on the street then able to go right off road was too good to be true!❤😊
1975 Yamaha DT400 Big boy! 2-stroke absolutely gorgeous for 47 years old. Amazing. Always mind-blowing watching. Ken, absolutely awesome Great video Ronnie! Amazing how that bike runs Kaplan cycles number one New England motorcycle museum Rockford Connecticut number one 💯🇺🇲 I don't want a pickle I just want to ride my motorcycle
Salesman back in 1976 tried to sell me a leftover 75 SC500. I took it for a ride and tried doing small maneuvers I'd do in the woods. Between it being only 4spd and 500CCs it was too responsive. Ended up with a IT250
When I was in HIgh School (1969-73) I owned a Kawasaki 175 Bushwacker and a Yamaha 360 (I put a low expansion chamber and street tires on it), both 2 Stroke, Single Piston, Enduro Street and Trail type. We used Blenzalll in the 2 stroke oil tank for a unique smell.
One of my dream motorbikes. In germany, this was sold with a restriction to 17 HP, so it was not too popular, as the DT250 delivered the same performance (or lack of it) for a considerable lower price. Meanwhile, these things are highly sought after collector's bikes and cost a fortune.
In England after 40 years old we don't have to tax or M.O.T The bikes just insure them. I own a muscle bike and a cruiser am seriously after the dt 400.
Hello Kaplans. My dad had one of these and we built it. Also put in new white suspension set up for a 200#er. I couldn't ride it until I could start it. I started it at 13. I also had a 78DT175. Rode the tires off that thing! Good ole days long gone by.
mid 70's, a neighbor kid had a DT360 with a jug kit and a pipe with mx knobby's, and when he got it on you would get pelted with small chunks of rubber !!
I wish Japan made these style street trail again. I have a KLX 250 2016 looks like plastic power ranger stuff. These were all so classy in 70s chrome and different colors . Kawasaki KE,Yams Dt, Suzuki TS, Honda XL. Rode ok on trails and street.
Enduros are Freedom for real! Even with my Supermoto i can get to way more Places than a Streetbike... Can't wait till i finally finish my DT 400 MX :)
This was my dream bike when I was 13 in yellow, I did have the dt125 in turquoise blue Preston petty white mudgaurds ,this sound took me back to a cold frosti Sunday morning in the woods in UK ,my introduction into motorcycling, I'm now 60y riding my ninja H2, h2 sx, gen3 busa, aprilia tuono v4 1100 factory, I blame the dt😂
very nice bike, there's a couple local to me they want 2-3500 the one looks like it would clean up pretty nice, found a decent 175 with title and 4400 miles been kept in the family since new may scoop it up
Just finishing a the DT-250B version I was given after ?? years of being down. 1898 on the odometer and the original Trial Universal tires but storage wasn't real nice to it. Not real bad but not as clean as that one. After a quick carb clean, new points, condensor and coil and (all bad) and bypassing the main harness to start it, it fired on the second kick. After I heard "that sound", I started the ordering tires, tubes, bulbs voltage regulator and other needed bits to make it roadworthy. The grandkids will get it after I have a few weeks of fun sorting out any issues-------------------maybe. I had a '73 DT360 and a MX360 45 plus years ago when in the Navy and had a blast on them
What a beaut. Never had a chance to ride a 360 or 400. Did they have a plastic front fender k. These? Looks like the aftermarket one I have on the ct175 to run a 21 inch.
Kenny, Kenny, Kenny. I have said it before, and I will continue to say it every time I see it: Where is your helmet? C'mon brother. I don't want to lose you to some silly accident. Love the bike. Take care and ride safe.
Underneath the seat looks really good, however, does it have the original tool kit with it? Back in the day you buy a bike and they used to give you a tool kit now you gotta buy the stupid thing.
that depends totally on your physical condition, and how long you have to complete the 1,000 miles. i’m 66, and i could do it on this bike in 24 hours.
I bought a DT 400 in 1980 , $200 ,absolutely loved it , i was 16 years old. Traveld up the WA cost on it,a lot of good memories for me. Peace from Australia 🦘. Ps,, i also had a Honda 550 Super Sport. Loved that bike to. Lets face it. Iv been on bikes from the age of six years old,ov owned around fifty bikes over my life. Still have a little collection, a Hayabusa 1340 Suzuki, 2, XJ900 Yamaha,s and a 1978 Z1000st shaft drive Kawasaki. I just can't help myself.😂
