The Yamaha RD350LC was a two-stroke motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1980 and 1983. Although it immediately succeeded the larger RD400, the RD350LC was powered by a smaller 347cc parallel twin two-stroke engine which actually had the same bore and stroke as the older RD350 (64 x 54mm).

Nov 24, 2016 · What most of us remember is an attractive, fast, decent-handling racer replica bike with modern water-cooling and (in the RZ, revealed in 1983 but available in the US from 1985),...

Apr 27, 2023 · Equipment includes 18″ alloy wheels, dual front disc brakes, monoshock rear suspension, twin Mikuni carburetors, CD ignition, Autolube oil injection, a black-finished dual exhaust system, a two-up seat, a kickstand, and a center stand as well as an aftermarket bar-end mirror and chin spoiler.

But now at last it's possible once again to buy a piece of Yamaha's roadracing action—the RD350LC, a Monoshock, liquid-cooled (LC) example of race-wise technological trickledown. It has become one of the most lusted-after motorcycles of 1980, the ideal street-racer for legions of RD disciples, a TZ with lights.

Dec 5, 2023 · The Yamaha RD 350LC was a motorcycle made by Yamaha from 1980 as a replacement for the Yamaha RD 400 until 1983 when it was replaced by the Yamaha RD 350 …

Nov 2, 2021 · Over the years, garage builders began to create “hybrids” — restomod-style RD’s retrofitted with newer engines from the series and upgraded suspension, brakes, wheels, and more. The bike you see here is one such build, a Yamaha RD350LC hybrid from Andy Underhill of the UK, who’s owned the bike since ’99!

Yamaha RD 350LC / RZ 350LC is produced in 1982. Engine is Two stroke, parallel twin cylinder, displacement 347 cc / 21.1 cu-in , produces power 47 hp / 34.5kW @ 8500 rpm and 40.2 Nm / 4.1 kgf-m / @ 8000 rpm. Yamaha RD 350LC / RZ 350LC top speed is 114 mph / 183.4 km/h.

HISTORY OF THE RD & RZ 350 LC. September 1979: First pics of RD350LC in French press with wheels of RD400 and only 1 front brake disk. The second pics is a YAMAHA publicity extracted from an English magazine from september 1979. October 1979: First worldwide presentation @ Paris bike show in France (with only 1 front brake disk).

Jan 24, 2025 · Their air-cooled RD series needed replacement, and with U.S. emissions regulations tightening, the Japanese manufacturer made a pivotal decision: they would develop their new machine specifically for the European market.

Jan 28, 2020 · Arguably the most loved and inspirational Japanese bike of all – Yamaha’s RD350LC – went on sale for the first time 40 years ago. And while the abilities of the 47bhp …