May 29, 2013 · The Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special was the last hurrah of a long line of sporty midsized 2-strokes. Although Yamaha intended the Daytona to commemorate its racing successes of the previous year, this bike ended up as a monument to the 2-stoke motorcycles that defined an era.

Jul 1, 1979 · The RD400F instead faces a marketplace dominated by highly-competent, competitive 400cc four-strokes. Yamaha tells us that the RD400F appeals to the younger male, average age 23. who would like...

The RD400 is a 399 cc (24.3 cu in) two-stroke air cooled six-speed motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1976 until 1979. It evolved directly from the Yamaha RD350. The 350 evolved into the RD400C in 1976, the "D", "E" in '77, '78 respectively and …

Jun 19, 2015 · It is, of course, the RD400F, a 400cc two-stroke known also as the Daytona Special. And it is special indeed. Amazingly, the Daytona wasn’t simply a previous-year …

Underneath its raincoat of civilized manners lurks the heart of a flasher. The RD is still a high-performance machine. Below 4000 rpm. the RD accelerates slowly but smoothly. It might even seem that the throttle simply acts as a volume control for engine noise.

1979 yamaha rd400f daytona special 2 stroke call 609-471-3083. Manufactured 1 year only Original Condition , California bike 6400 original miles. ll described work done less than 400 miles ago at a cost of over $3000 Bike ...

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May 7, 2024 · While the Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special marked the end of an era for two-stroke engines, it did not go quietly into that good night. Instead, it ushered the 70s out with a bang. The Daytona Special was not only a fun bike to ride, but it …

3,000 1979 yamaha rd 400 rd400f daytona special rare The bike only has 10,481 miles and was purchased from the original owner who kept it in service and in excellent condition. Engine: This is a 2-stroke oil injected 400cc twin.

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