Ake Jonsson's 1975 Yamaha OW26 – Only Surviving Example + Never-Repeated Innovations

Quick 22-minute walkaround of Ake Jonsson's 1975 works Yamaha OW26 — the only surviving example left in the world of this ultra-rare Grand Prix 500cc machine. Ake rode this bike to an impressive 4th place in the 1975 FIM 500 World Championship, and it features several highly innovative design elements that were never repeated in later Yamaha GP bikes. See the unique factory details, race patina, and groundbreaking features up close — preserved at the International Motocross Museum. We also carry a large, high-quality poster of this exact bike in our gift shop — grab yours today and support the museum's mission to preserve motocross history: https://www.internationalmotocrossmus... Full "An Evening with the Champions" gala documentary: https://studio.youtube.com/video/aV3V... 👍 LIKE if rare '70s GP bikes are your thing 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more exclusive walkarounds, deep dives, and museum exclusives 💬 COMMENT below: What do you think made the OW26 so special — and why do you think Yamaha never used those innovations again? #AkeJonsson #YamahaOW26 #1975FIM500 #GrandPrixMotocross #MotocrossHistory #InternationalMotocrossMuseum #VintageMotocross #YamahaGP #MXLegends #OnlySurviving