1973 CZ 250cc

Description

1973 CZ 250cc

‘Its handling is so responsive that only an expert rider will be able to take full advantage of it. It weighs in at just 234 pounds, a mere 7 pounds more than the CZ250 MX – but it pumps out a scalding 47 horsepower as compared to the 250’s 33! This CZ is not for the feint-hearted!’ And all for a quoted $1,350 FOB West Coast. ‘You get the idea…these ’73 CZs are “rippin'” fast!’

            –Petersen’s Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide, 1973 edition

Ceska Zbropjovka, once an arms manufacturer was a branch of the Skoda car company before turning its hand to motorcycle manufacture. Starting in the mid-1960s, CZ was the bike to beat in international motocross, the Czechoslovakian 2-stroke recording six Grand Prix world championships from 1964 through 1969.

The motorcycle offered

The 1973 250cc CZ on offer here, has been in very long term ownership in a private collection for over 30 years. Upon purchase, our seller had it fully restored by marque expert, Bill West, who started his career working for Rick Doughty of Vintage Iron before branching out on his own with Vintage Works. Now, having remained on static display since, the bike has been through a rudimentary re-commissioning, but will require further fettling before returning to its natural habitat of the off-road playgrounds of the US. Sold on a clean, clear title.