The stock bike made 39 bhp (29 kW) (32 bhp (24 kW) at the back wheel) at 7500 rpm [1] – very fast for the time. A contemporary of the RD is the Kawasaki H2 750cc Triple that produced 74 hp. The 350 evolved into the more refined and cleaner running RD400C in 1976, the "D" and "E" in 77–78 and the final model, the white 1979 RD400F.

Feb 1, 1973 · YAMAHA RD350 Reed Valve Induction, A Disc Front Brake And A Six-Speed Gearbox Add Class To An Already Superb Machine. Peak horsepower of the RD 350 is up to 39 bhp as opposed to 36 bhp for...

In this article, I’ll describe the Yamaha RD350 bike, including its key specs and features. During its heyday, the Yamaha RD350 ruled the motorcycle race tracks. It was faster than many bikes …

Aug 25, 2008 · 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.

Nov 5, 2023 · Yamaha called the new RD set up, with reed valves, Torque Induction. (I still have the Torque Induction sticker that was on a body side cover) Another clue is the front brake.

Jun 21, 2024 · The RD350 has a parallel twin two-stroke 347-cc motor with a torque curve that peaked early. In other words, unlike typical two-stroke bikes that need to be wrung out, the RD could pull well from low rpm right up to its rev limit beyond 7000 rpm.

The RD 350 boasted several advanced features for its time, including a six-speed transmission, front disc brake, and a reliable suspension system. These technological advancements contributed to its exceptional performance and set new standards in the motorcycle industry.

Jun 6, 2013 · Yamaha RD350B With light weight and decent torque allied to a race developed (hence RD) chassis the bike was pretty much an instant success. In the post lea ...

Jan 11, 2025 · Yamaha RD350 motorcycle is very nice and awesome. Bike engine is very strong & Powerfull. This Bike is also very popular in India, Thailand, Pakistan, Turkey, Uruguay, …

Apr 4, 2019 · A RD350R ou a RD350LC tem bom quadro (aliás, excelente, derivado da TZ250 de competição) e freios adequados (2 discos dianteiros e 1 traseiro), além de pneus modernos (radiais e sem câmera no final dos anos 80).