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It came with a 3.00-18 front [[tire]] and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic Forks while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm. The RD400 was fitted with a 4.36 Gallon (16.50 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 52.01 inches (1321 mm) long.   
It came with a 3.00-18 front [[tire]] and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic Forks while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm. The RD400 was fitted with a 4.36 Gallon (16.50 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 52.01 inches (1321 mm) long.   


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==1976 RD400-C==
==1976 RD400-C==
[[Image:1976-Yamaha-RD400C-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha RD400C in Green]]
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[[Image:1976-Yamaha-RD400C-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha RD400C in Green]]
File:1976-Yamaha-RD400C-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha RD400C in Green
[[Image:1976-Yamaha-RD400C-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha RD400C in Green]]
File:1976-Yamaha-RD400C-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha RD400C in Green
[[Image:1976-Yamaha-RD400C-Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha RD400C in Green]]
File:1976-Yamaha-RD400C-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha RD400C in Green
[[Image:1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red]]
File:1976-Yamaha-RD400C-Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha RD400C in Green
[[Image:1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red]]
File:1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red
[[Image:1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-2.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red]]
File:1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red
[[Image:1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-3.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red]]
File:1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-2.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red
[[Image:1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-4.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red]]
File:1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-3.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red
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File:1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-4.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red
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==1977 RD400==
==1977 RD400==
[[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-French-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in French Blue]]
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[[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-French-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in French Blue]]
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-French-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in French Blue
[[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-3400-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue]]
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-French-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in French Blue
[[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-3400-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue]]
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-3400-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue
[[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue]]
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-3400-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue
[[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue]]
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue
[[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue]]
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue
[[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue]]
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue
[[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-4.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue]]
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue
[[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-5.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue]]
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-4.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue
[[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-7.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue]]
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-5.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue
[[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Red-7548-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Red]]
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-7.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue
[[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Red-7548-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Red]]
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Red-7548-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Red
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File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Red-7548-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Red
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==1978 RD400==
==1978 RD400==
[[Image:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver]]
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[[Image:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver]]
File:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver
[[Image:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver]]
File:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver
[[Image:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver]]
File:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver
[[Image:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver]]
File:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver
[[Image:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-3.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver]]
File:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver
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File:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-3.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver
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==1979==
==1979==
[[Image:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White]]
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[[Image:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White]]
File:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White
[[Image:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White]]
File:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White
[[Image:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White]]
File:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White
[[Image:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White]]
File:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White
[[Image:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-5.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White]]
File:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White
[[Image:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-6.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White]]
File:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-5.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White
[[Image:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-7.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White]]
File:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-6.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White
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File:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-7.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White
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==1976 - 1980 Yamaha RD 400==
==1976 - 1980 Yamaha RD 400==
[[File:yamaha-rd400-1976-1980-2.jpg|600px|1976 - 1980 Yamaha RD 400]]
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[[File:yamaha-rd400-1976-1980-1.jpg|600px|1976 - 1980 Yamaha RD 400]]
File:yamaha-rd400-1976-1980-2.jpg|600px|1976 - 1980 Yamaha RD 400
[[File:yamaha-rd400-1976-1980-0.jpg|600px|1976 - 1980 Yamaha RD 400]]
File:yamaha-rd400-1976-1980-1.jpg|600px|1976 - 1980 Yamaha RD 400
File:yamaha-rd400-1976-1980-0.jpg|600px|1976 - 1980 Yamaha RD 400
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The Yamaha RD 400 has already become a classic in its own time. Fully equipped with speedometer, tachometer, hydraulically operated disc brakes on front and rear.  
The Yamaha RD 400 has already become a classic in its own time. Fully equipped with speedometer, tachometer, hydraulically operated disc brakes on front and rear.  

Revision as of 18:17, 21 May 2019

Yamaha RD400
1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red
Manufacturer Yamaha
Also called RD400C, RD 400 C, RD 400
Production 1976 - 1979
Class Classic
Engine twin, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 64.0mm x 62.0mm
Compression ratio 6.2:1
Top speed 109 mph (175 km/h)
Horse Power 42.11 HP (31.4 KW) @ 7500RPM
Sparkplug NGK B8ES '76-79
Battery YUASA 12N5-5A-3B '76-79
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: Telescopic Forks
Rear: Swingarm
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 3.50-18
Wheelbase 52.01 inches (1321 mm)
Dimensions L 78.5 inches (1994 mm)
W 29.88 inches (759 mm)
Seat height 31.5 inches (800 mm)
Weight  (dry), 175.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 4.36 Gallon (16.50 Liters)
Related Yamaha RD250LC, Yamaha RD200, Yamaha RD250, Yamaha RD350, Yamaha RD400
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The Yamaha RD400 was a twin, two-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1976 and 1979. It could reach a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 42.11 HP (31.4 KW) @ 7500 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled twin, two-stroke. A 64.0mm bore x 62.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 399.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a membrane.

Drive

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

Chassis

It came with a 3.00-18 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic Forks while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm. The RD400 was fitted with a 4.36 Gallon (16.50 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 52.01 inches (1321 mm) long.

1976 RD400-C


1977 RD400


1978 RD400


1979



  • Last year exported to US.

1976 - 1980 Yamaha RD 400

The Yamaha RD 400 has already become a classic in its own time. Fully equipped with speedometer, tachometer, hydraulically operated disc brakes on front and rear.


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