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The RD350 was essentially a reworked R5 350, with identical 64mm bore and short 54mm stroke and 28mm carbs, sitting in a cradle-type tubular frame. Yamaha introduced the RD350 in 1973 and admittedly didn't built it for very long before stopping production in 1975
RD350 Archives Rare SportBikes For Sale
The RD350 was essentially a reworked R5 350, with identical 64mm bore and short 54mm stroke and 28mm carbs, sitting in a cradle-type tubular frame. The first RD350 model introduced in 1973 was a 347cc, two-stroke twin, featuring a seven-port engine with Torque Induction The RD350 was indeed known for being a fast bike due to advancements in both its engine and.
Yamaha Yamaha RD350B. It had Yamaha's Autolube lubrication system, which meant no pre-mixing of the gas and oil, a primary kick starter and a 6-speed constant mesh transmission. Yamaha introduced the RD350 in 1973 and admittedly didn't built it for very long before stopping production in 1975
Yamaha RD 350 ypvs in Kirton Lindsey, Lincolnshire Gumtree. Claimed power: 39hp @ 7,500rpm Top speed: 95mph (period test) Engine: 347cc air-cooled 2-stroke parallel twin, 64mm x 54mm bore and stroke, 6.6:1 compression ratio Yamaha RD350 Years produced: 1973-1975 Claimed power: 39hp @ 7,500rpm (claimed) Top speed: 95mph (period test) Engine type: 347cc air-cooled, 2-stroke parallel twin Weight: (wet) 352lb (160kg) Price then: $1,071 (1975) Price now: $1,500-$4,000 MPG: 35-40