The RD350 is a two-stroke motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1973 to 1975. [2] It evolved directly from the piston port (pre-reed valve intake tract), front drum-braked, five-speed Yamaha 350 cc "R5". [3]

1974 Yamaha Rd350 , Classic 1974 RD 350, made for a limited time by Yamaha, this bike was build for SPEED. Motorcycle was an inheritance and sat safely in my garage, this is not where it belongs. The engine runs with a brand new battery recently installed. $3,400.00

By 1974, the RD 350 had already earned a spot in the hearts and minds of sport-bike riders who really appreciated its nimble handling and responsive two-stroke engine. It was nicknamed in some circles, “The Giant Killer” for its overall performance against much larger machines.

Jul 13, 2016 · The RD350 from Yamaha is all things to all motorcycle riders. Learn more and check out other Classic motorcycles at CycleWorld.com.

The five-speed Yamaha 350 cc R5 inspired its overall design. Yamaha ended the production of this motorcycle in 1975. Read on to learn more about the Yamaha RD350, including its full specs and features.

Oct 20, 2023 · Meet the 1974 Yamaha RD350. The RD's two-ingredient recipe made it popular in its heyday and is also why it remains desirable now: It's a two-stroke street bike that ain't a tiddler.

Feb 20, 2024 · Inquire about the best one they’ve ridden, and the answer is far more likely to be Yamaha’s RD350. Half a century ago, Yamaha’s two-stroke parallel twin was the ultimate superbike for the young rider—quick, exciting, and relatively inexpensive.

Aug 25, 2008 · There was a big noise as the carbs gulped air. The RD weighed 350 pounds with full gas and oil tanks, and a competent lightweight rider could hit 90 mph from a standing start in under 15...

Dec 5, 2023 · The Yamaha RD 350 was a sports bike made by Yamaha starting in 1973, replacing the Yamaha R5 model, and it continued production until 1975 when it was replaced by the Yamaha RD400 model.

Dec 21, 2009 · Contrary to popular opinion, there’s no evidence supporting the idea that the “RD” in the Yamaha RD350 model designation stands for “Race Derived” — but race derived it certainly was. Yamaha jumped into racing in Japan as soon as its first motorcycle, the 1955 125cc YA-1 “Red Dragon,” was launched.