PRISTINE ORIGINAL 1992 WORKS REPLICA YAMAHA WR500 

That's definitely the holy grail of dirt bikes in my book. The WR 500 has always been at the top of my list.

Kap you keep presenting us finer and sexier vintage 80's and 90's dirtb bikes, just when I say wow that's the nicest dirt bike I have ever seen you keep showing us these GEMS!

I agree, Yamaha would sell the hell out these if released in todays market...

That bike must be one of if not the most beautiful 500 2 strokes ever made, the next owner owner should consider themselves very fortunate to have, you never see these in the Uk, love the channel too👍

I loved that color scheme on those bikes 👍✌️

Ho avuto la yz 490 dell'85 , motore una bestia.💪👍

You're an American treasure, Kap. Thanks for preserving that awesome building, and all these amazing bikes.

I love watching for these videos to drop. Watch it on break and chat about it all day with the guys

Just the way it sits.... It does something special to my Moto soul.

It is a beautiful survivor and it’s uniqueness makes it that much more desirable. It sounds crisp👍🏼

That's so cool about a year ago a restored one sold not far from me in New Zealand, was not quite as nice as this one though but still nice. Wish you guys could keep this one for the museum it's a true hens tooth.

I just get so cozy when I’m laying back and watching these videos.

Freaking beautiful , nearly impossible to find those WR500s. 💯✌️

Wow Christie did those graphics! (hope I got her name right) until you said that i thought they were the original graphics they look so perfect for that bike she must be so talented the wizard tuning, Christie’s graphics and all the other people in the workshop it’s like all the best in class in their respective fields all under one roof no wonder all your bikes look and sound so great 👌. All the best to all your extremely talented family stay safe and take care god bless.

Yes Yamaha screwed the pooch on the 490 it wasn't so much of the porting, it was the head squish that they messed up and never corrected but there is a service bulletin for it and many people have done it and it works great 🤘. With the 490 motor you jet it to run how it's supposed to it'll seize up if you jet it to survive it'll cough fart and sometimes blow the pipe off the cylinder. I fought my 86 for many years. That is one pristine wr500 I wouldn't expect anything less from you guys!

Beautiful bike. Christie's art work graphics are perfect. A+ work

Just saw 2 of these today in immaculate condition. Nicer than this one. They both looked new. I asked the shop owner if either of them was a local bike and he said the shop sold 1 of them to the original owner back in '92. I almost had to question that because I knew all the guys that were riding in the area at that time and never saw one of these out and about. I would have been racing him, had I ever actually seen it in the area.

Being i'm a Yamaha nut , this bike is the holy grail for me !! Cool stuff for sure . Beautiful Bike !!!

Another beautiful dream machine absolutely gorgeous fantastic condition a Yamaha WR500 is so rare like you said Ken I’ve never seen one a real beauty big-bore..❤️ 😍 👍🏻👍🏻

She sure came out beautiful! Really pleased how it came out, she glows!

These are probably my favorite big bore 2 stroke

Omg the legend I been hearing about this bike for forever and now I get to see it I thought it was a urban legend

As someone who owns a 66’ Chevelle with a 454 big block in it, I appreciate the comparison 😊

Always a new thing to learn about motorcycles and you Ken Sr always delivering without disappointment. 🇺🇸thanks 👨🏻‍🚒

This isn't a works replica. The works bikes had the YZ250 non-Deltabox swing arm, which was lighter and had screw adjustment instead of snail washer adjusters. Also some of them were liquid-cooled. However this bike is in unbelievable condition The fact that these graphics are custom-made is very impressive. They look phenomenally authentic and period-correct. Very talented graphic designer you have.

Those plastics are great. Love that old stool look. Those colours 😍

That Yamaha sounds great! Love that 2 stroke sound.

Had friend in Atlanta that got one of these after the factory rider was done with it. He went over it and replaced what needed and DAMN was it FAST !! All kinds of torque.

True dirt bike right there. Doesnt get any better than this. Keep them coming. Love it!

Owned a 92 in so Cal was 504 cc 40mm carb from kx500. Porting , squish 16-44 sprokets rode the shit out of it 10 plus years was second owner I did all the mods. Sold it guy bought it in Australia. Lots of great memories riding in Dez

I think this bad boy needs to be put on the dyno I would love to see that!

💪Wish I rode back then. Epic looking bikes. Let's petition Yamaha to bring that color way back.

Man, I want a two stroker!

One of my favorites of all time 💯

I just want a mint 1992 Honda or WR soooo bad

To me, It is the perfect dirt bike. I wish that a company would build bikes like that, easy to fix, bullet proof. Plus, the bike is gorgeous! If I had the money, she'd be mine.

Best bike I ever owned ! fast af..

Absolutely Exquisite, Machine, & Air Cooled Too 🤜🎯🤛

A mate of mine had one here down under i was to scared to ride it lol.

That mic toss was sick

I once had a jump off against a DR400 on my AE 80. I killed it.

Muito linda a moto. Uma verdadeira MÁQUINA!! HAHAHA 💨💨 POSSUO UMA YAMAHA DT180 1991/1992 COM O GRAFISMO MUITO PARECIDO COM ESSA 😍❤️🇧🇷

My friend who is a mechanic has this bike, all original but is 1993 and has front headlight

My friends dad who is a preacher had one of these in pristine condition and someone stole it a couple years ago I felt so bad for him he rode that bike every weekend what a bummer 😮

Dam that stock exhaust set up is incredible!!!!!!!! Maybe because its air cooled ... Is that why others never did exhaust like that???

Stunning bike, great video

Pure sweetness! You never disappoint brother!

Nice bike I had rode one of these bikes and they haul the mail like being attached to a rubber band it pulls like a rocket

That bike needs to be put in a museum hung on a wall if I had the money that’s what I would do

Yamaha should create a retro bike line and make/sell bikes like this. So sick

The link under the video title? Perfect

sweet bike ,i got one few yrs ago ,your awesome love the video

Damn. i didnt realize they were that rare. A good friend of mine had the same bike back in the day.

Lovely machine best I've seen. 999 lazer channel made a 700 cc 2 stroke megladon well worth a look

Simply sweet baby. I like the Maicos too!! Big bores baby!! Sr looped it!! Hahaha and couldn’t have been happier. Hahahaha

awesome enduro bike only 2 bikes for sale on ebay i guess ya need to go shopping for bikes

that has to be the most sexy bike i have ever seen. i love my 87 490 brap brap

Damn Awesome, man she’s purdy

I love your channel. How about some bloopers? I want to see you miss that mic catch hahaha.

I enjoy watching the videos. They provide a video quality look at the bike. I’m not a big fan of the new format and find myself trying to look around the inserted pictures. Can you post the video and then provide the pictures at the end? If I’m the odd man out, I guess I’ll suffer through the jumping back and forth, but I doubt I’m the only one who just wants to see a video. Post a link for the detailed photos and we will follow it. These bikes are amazing, thanks for posting.

Big send it we the people want to see it eat!!

Bonjour, Merci pour ce généreus échange et bien à vous. Matthieu BOUFFLET

I found one of these in AB Canada for sale I am the proud owner of a 92 WR.

That color way is f’n sick

I traded my 1992 CR125R that I restored for a 2001 Yamaha yz426f and it’s hard to not miss my 92

Lol so jealous clean ass bikes and I can’t even get one!🤣nice rides man 😎

another dream bike 😍😍😍

Your stuff is really preme stuff. Your very informative ken. Is there a way you could do a restorable or rideable bike, weekly day for us on here maybe? "Project friday." We (loyal viewers) should get 1st chance to buy it now b4 eBay. Maybe a parts section? Maybe a inventory link. Some of your viewers can't afford these. I'm still dreaming at 57 and I enjoy this channel also but I'd like to buy a project bike. They'd be easier for you to find also. Ur gunna run out of these time capsules sooner or later. But don't change a thing on here. Your channel is killer.

Working on one now.

Pop Pop. Ring ding ding. 😀

Santa just keeps delivering!!

Hey Ken and J.R.this is what I've been telling you both recently if any company started making two strokes again I'll betcha they couldn't keep them in there shop it Only Takes One is there anyone out there willng to go the extra mile hey Ken and junior stay safe God bless

Almost drops bike at the end! lol

So dam mint you can hear tha crank at idle

Look at the shape of the tank man mint

What a beauty! I have two for sale, not as sexxy as beast! Good job Kaplan, keep up the awesome work!!

Ok, Kap about dropped the bike after he got done with the test ride!🤣Now, that would’ve been interesting how to have handled that on the video after all the praise to the no dings on the frame rails! Lol

what a Gem that bike is clean BOYY

Bela moto 🇧🇷👊

Beautiful example. Damon kicked major ass on the YZ250 and the 500. Great memories

❤this man is a beast ! Nvm give him a two stroke

Wish I had this

Super sweet👌

Super moto 👍👍👍

cant ride bikes but i still want it

Didn't they refer to them as "air hammer" due to the noise at tick over, beautiful bikes

That bike is finer than hair on a frog

That blue is awesome

great toy wolverine.... very true.

tÔ gostando muito das apresentações com as fotos.... de mais.

Beast!

Fresh and minty... a lot better than a tube of toothpaste. 🤣👍

beast of a bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

😍

Hey buddy, I would love The Ultimate Christmas present. Since we both love motorcycles do you think you could give that to me for Christmas? 😁

There is 4 wr 500 in my home town in Hillsville pa

Wow real nice bike

freaking PRISTINE

Interesting it was called a WR as it wasn't a wide ratio gear box but the transmission from the late 1980s YZ490.

The ultimate dream bike but the original one