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The RD 80LC was the baby of the family, a bit cheeper to insure falling in to the sub 100cc group. It sold for just 2 years, It was not that popular a little | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Yamaha RD80LC | |||
|photo= RD80.jpg | |||
|aka = RD 80 LC | |||
|manufacturer = Yamaha | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1982 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = | |||
|engine = single cylinder, two-stroke | |||
|bore_stroke = 49.0mm x 42.0mm | |||
|compression = | |||
|top_speed = 80 mph (128 km/h) | |||
|power = 9.79 HP (7.3 KW) @ 8500RPM | |||
|torque = 0.66 ft/lbs (0.9 Nm) @ 7500RPM | |||
|fuel_system = carburetor. mikuni vm18 | |||
|ignition = cdi | |||
|spark_plug = | |||
|battery = | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | |||
Clutch: wet plate <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: telescopic forks <br> | |||
Rear: yamaha monoshock | |||
|brakes =Front: single disc. single sliding [[piston]] [[caliper]] <br>Rear: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) | |||
|front_tire = | |||
|rear_tire = | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = 0.04 inches (1 mm) | |||
|length = 0.04 inches (1 mm) | |||
|width = 26.97 inches (685 mm) | |||
|height = 0.04 inches (1 mm) | |||
|seat_height = 30.12 inches (765 mm) | |||
|dry_weight = 171.96 pounds (78.0 Kg) | |||
|wet_weight = | |||
|fuel_capacity = 2.64 Gallon (10.00 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = [[Kawasaki AR80]] | |||
}} | |||
The '''[[Yamaha]] RD80LC''' was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by [[Yamaha]] in 1982. It could reach a top speed of 80 mph (128 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 0.66 ft/lbs (0.9 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 9.79 HP (7.3 KW) @ 8500 RPM. | |||
==Overview== | |||
The RD 80LC was the baby of the family, a bit cheeper to insure falling in to the sub 100cc group. It sold for just 2 years, It was not that popular a little spindly and when you could have the 125 for not a lot more wich had a big bike feel about it why go for the 80lc. Still quite a few did get sold and now days they are very rare to find and when you do come across one its usually a shed. They had a iron barrel not an alloy one like the rest of the family. Quite a few people put a 125lc lump in to the frame and they really did fly. I had a friend who did this after crashing his 125lc and picking up a shed 80lc for £100 he easily fitted the lump and everything over the weekend. It was so fast it left my MK2 125lc standing. | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a oil & [[air cooled]] single cylinder, two-stroke. A 49.0mm [[bore]] x 42.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 79.0 cubic centimeters. | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
Stopping was achieved via single disc. single sliding piston caliper in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a yamaha monoshock. The RD80LC was fitted with a 2.64 Gallon (10.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 171.96 pounds (78.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 0.04 inches (1 mm) long. | |||
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*Introduced : March 1982 Discontinued : July 1984 | *Introduced : March 1982 Discontinued : July 1984 | ||
*Frame/ engine nos : 11A-000101 | *Frame/ engine nos : 11A-000101 | ||
* | *Colors : White or candy blue | ||
*Bore and stroke : 49mm X 42mm | *Bore and stroke : 49mm X 42mm | ||
*Capacity : 79cc | *Capacity : 79cc | ||
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[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles]] | [[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|RD80LC]] | ||
[[Category:Yamaha RD series]] | |||
[[Category:standard motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] |
Latest revision as of 20:16, 23 November 2019
Yamaha RD80LC | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | RD 80 LC |
Production | 1982 |
Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 49.0mm x 42.0mm |
Top Speed | 80 mph (128 km/h) |
Horsepower | 9.79 HP (7.3 KW) @ 8500RPM |
Torque | 0.66 ft/lbs (0.9 Nm) @ 7500RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor. mikuni vm18 |
Ignition | cdi |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: telescopic forks Rear: yamaha monoshock |
Brakes | Front: single disc. single sliding piston caliper Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Wheelbase | 0.04 inches (1 mm) |
Length | 0.04 inches (1 mm) |
Width | 26.97 inches (685 mm) |
Height | 0.04 inches (1 mm) |
Seat Height | 30.12 inches (765 mm) |
Weight | 171.96 pounds (78.0 Kg) (dry), |
Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 2.64 Gallon (10.00 Liters) |
Competition | Kawasaki AR80 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Yamaha RD80LC was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Yamaha in 1982. It could reach a top speed of 80 mph (128 km/h). Max torque was 0.66 ft/lbs (0.9 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 9.79 HP (7.3 KW) @ 8500 RPM.
Overview[edit | edit source]
The RD 80LC was the baby of the family, a bit cheeper to insure falling in to the sub 100cc group. It sold for just 2 years, It was not that popular a little spindly and when you could have the 125 for not a lot more wich had a big bike feel about it why go for the 80lc. Still quite a few did get sold and now days they are very rare to find and when you do come across one its usually a shed. They had a iron barrel not an alloy one like the rest of the family. Quite a few people put a 125lc lump in to the frame and they really did fly. I had a friend who did this after crashing his 125lc and picking up a shed 80lc for £100 he easily fitted the lump and everything over the weekend. It was so fast it left my MK2 125lc standing.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a oil & air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 49.0mm bore x 42.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 79.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
Stopping was achieved via single disc. single sliding piston caliper in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a yamaha monoshock. The RD80LC was fitted with a 2.64 Gallon (10.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 171.96 pounds (78.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 0.04 inches (1 mm) long.
Yamaha RD 80LC Specification[edit | edit source]
- Introduced : March 1982 Discontinued : July 1984
- Frame/ engine nos : 11A-000101
- Colors : White or candy blue
- Bore and stroke : 49mm X 42mm
- Capacity : 79cc
- Power : 10bhp
- Gears : 6
- Wheels : 18-inch front and rear
- fuel capacity : 2.2 gallons
- Speed : 65ish mph Standard
- Weight : 180 lbs
- MPG : 65/75
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