1982 YAMAHA IT175

Absolutely Pristine With Only 612 Original Miles

A Fully Restored Time Capsule

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If you're a vintage enduro enthusiast or collector, this is the one you've been waiting for. Feast your eyes on this 1982 Yamaha IT175 (International Trials)—a legendary off-road machine known for its bulletproof reliability, lightweight agility, and race-bred DNA.

Ultra-Rare Survivor – Only 612 Original Miles

This IT175 is a true time capsule, showing just 612 original miles on the odometer. Finding one in this condition—especially here in New England—is incredibly rare. The frame rails are pristine, the original exhaust system is intact, and the bike retains its original side covers and saddle.

Comprehensive Restoration & Mechanical Refresh

We didn’t just clean this bike—we took it to the next level with a full Frame up restoration:

• New Dunlop front tire, tube, and rim strip

• Forks rebuilt with new seals and boots

• Fork lowers professionally machine-polished

• New front fender

• Serviced steering head bearings

• New Oury grips

• New Yamaha crossbar pad

• New quick-adjust perch, clutch perch, and levers

• Brand new Clarke fuel tank

• New fuel petcock & fuel lines

• Fully rebuilt carburetor

• Restored original airbox with new air filter

Complete engine rebuild:

• Cylinder bored

• New piston & rings

• New base & head gaskets

• Ports cleaned & decarbonized

• Engine cases and cylinder repainted and refinished

• New gear lube

• New gold chain

• Upgraded wide foot pegs (major improvement over stock)

New rear tire, tube, and rim strip

• Rear brakes serviced

• Swingarm bearings tight and smooth

• Wheel bearings serviced

• Hubs refinished

• Original rims with correct January 1982 date codes

• New rear fender

• New tank graphics and decals

• New number plates

• New tool pack

• Frame rails repainted

• Exhaust system restored and refinished

• Entire bike steam cleaned, hand detailed, and reassembled with care

Legendary Yamaha Reliability

These IT175 engines are known to go 10,000+ with minimal maintenance.

With a fresh top end and full service, this bike is just getting started.

Ride or Collect – Your Choice

• Starts first kick

• Runs perfectly

• Fully serviced with a 100-point inspection

• Ready for the trail, vintage events, or your collection

If you’re looking for a museum-quality Yamaha IT175 that’s been tastefully restored while preserving its originality, this is your opportunity. Bikes like this don’t come around often—especially with mileage this low and condition this clean.

Call us at 860-454-7024 with any questions

Nationwide shipping available

Located at Kaplan Cycles

Don’t miss it.

Thanks for looking, and God Bless America

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY FROM KAPLAN? WHAT DO YOU GET?

“You are buying from the Kaplan Cycles Family. We are not just another big auction house. We are family-owned and operated and have been buying, servicing, and selling motorcycles since 1975. You will work directly with Ken Jr., Ken Sr., and/or one of the 30+ experts on our team. We provide museum-quality, white-glove concierge service from start to finish. Every motorcycle we sell is inspected, serviced, and supported by our team, and we stand behind it after the sale. You’re not on your own — we back what we build and what we sell.

With over 17,000 units sold and still 100% positive feedback, we are the best stress-free buying experience you can have. From the first call to delivery at your door, we will handle it all — because vintage motorcycles deserve support, and so do you.

With every bike we curate you get:
• museum-level inspection & preservation services
• every machine is professionally evaluated, serviced, & rotisserie detailed
• all critical systems are checked, adjusted, or renewed
• you get professional setup, tuning, and delivery prep
• done by the best experts in the industry — we ride and restore every day
• you get post-sale phone support
• you get white-glove, insured, always-enclosed shipping to your door anywhere in the country

You’re buying from Kaplan Cycles at the New England Motorcycle Museum, one of the largest vintage motorcycle collections in North America. Free museum tours and tickets are included with every bike sold. With every bike you purchase, a portion of the proceeds is used to support, continue, and improve the 501(c)(3) nonprofit New England Motorcycle Museum.

You don’t just win an auction — YOU are creating & helping to preserve motorcycle history, and you become part of our family, a Kaplan Cycles client for life.

We do not take new clients off the street.
We do not service bikes purchased elsewhere.
We only take new exclusive clients who purchase a motorcycle from us.

You get a guided purchase experience with, and from, the experts who care about the bike as much as you do. If there’s a problem, you don’t get ghosted. You call us — you will have our cell phone numbers — we will answer your call on weekends, and we will help make it right.

Auction platforms = listing only. No support. No accountability.

Kaplan Cycles = we stand behind what we sell.

You are buying museum-curated provenance. That means:
• expert evaluation
• documented condition
• professional presentation
• long-term preservation mindset

You’re not just buying a motorcycle — you’re buying a curated piece of motorcycling history.

From the #1 family in this business — Kaplan Cycles & the New England Motorcycle Museum.

Sincerely,

Ken Kaplan Sr.
12/28/2025”

AUCTION TERMS:

All motorcycles & vehicles are sold as-is where-is.

Kaplan Cycles guarantees all motorcycles are as-described. Please read the entire description and watch the entire video before bidding.

A non-refundable deposit is due immediately on purchase. PayPal or Credit Card is accepted for the deposit.

Cash (In-Person), Card (+3% fee), or Wire Transfer are our only accepted forms of final payment.

Full payment must be made within 7 days of auction close.

Your motorcycle must be picked up within 30 days of auction close. 

Exceptions are made only for international buyers OR buyers who have ALREADY made transport arrangements with a third party.

If a motorcycle is purchased and left here for longer than 30 days without written permission from Kaplan Cycles it will be resold. In the case of a re-sale, the owner will be entitled to a refund less storage fees ($25/ day beginning 30 days from auction close) ONLY if the motorcycle was paid in full on-time within the auction terms.

We always describe our motorcycles as accurately as possible.

You are purchasing a classic motorcycle. Even in cases where a bike may be in good running/ operating condition, new problems & idiosyncrasies can arise over-time from sitting or regular use.

If you have an issue with the motorcycle you’ve received, contact us within 24 hours of delivery and before leaving feedback so that we can address your concerns.

It is important you have at least a basic mechanical knowledge before purchasing and operating a classic motorcycle.

Due to our backlog, we cannot perform any additional service work or modifications on your motorcycle after the sale (ie; adding a light kit, different tires, etc.)

We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST, Monday - Friday

For our fastest service please call Ken Kaplan Jr directly at 860-471-0192

We will not charge out-of-state buyers sales tax.
Out of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV. 

We are not a registering dealership. You will receive only the documents required to register your vehicle in your state.

In our listings, title status is always listed directly below the main description.

In some cases we will sell motorcycles without title or registration. In these cases we guarantee all motorcycles sold are free and clear. We will always provide a route to obtaining title. Generally in these cases, the motorcycle will be sold at a discount to accommodate expenses involved.

Documents are mailed via USPS priority mail with a tracking number. Please allow up to 14 days after payment in full for your documents to be processed and mailed.

Keys will be shipped with the motorcycle.

Warranty:

All Motorcycles sold "as is, where is" and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. No express warranty and/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. No statements by us give an implied warranty.

SHIPPING:

SEND US YOUR ZIP FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE!
WE WILL MAKE ALL ARRANGEMENTS!

We have the best shipping contacts in the nation who will provide the FASTEST transport times, have a perfect track record, and are always insured and ENCLOSED! All motorcycles are shipped WHOLE (roll-on, roll-off). We do not offer a pallet or crate service.

International shipping specialist contacts are available! They will assist in ground freight, customs clearance, and ocean freight to your country. International buyers will be required to work directly with our third party shipping contacts.

We strongly recommend you insure your motorcycle at the time of purchase.

PICKUP:

We require a 24 hour notice prior to pick-up. Please call us at 860-454-7024 during office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST.

We will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and assistance to load for free.