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{{Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''Yamaha R5-B'''
|name            = Yamaha R5-B
|photo=yamaha-r5-b-1971-1973-2.jpg
|photo=yamaha-r5-b-1971-1973-2.jpg
|aka              =  
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|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
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|production      = 1971
|production      = 1971
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|class            = [[Classic]]
|class            = Classic
|engine          = Parallel twin cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled
|engine          = Parallel twin cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled
|bore_stroke      = 63.5mm x 63.5mm
|bore_stroke      = 63.5mm x 63.5mm

Latest revision as of 20:25, 23 November 2019


Yamaha-r5-b-1971-1973-2.jpg
Yamaha R5-B
Manufacturer
Production 1971
Class Classic
Engine
Parallel twin cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled
Bore / Stroke 63.5mm x 63.5mm
Compression ratio 7.5:1
Horsepower 35.94 HP (26.8 KW) @ 7000RPM
Torque 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM
Transmission Gear box: 5-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: Telescopic fork
Rear: Swingarm
Brakes Front: Drum, twin leading shoe
Rear: Drum, single leading shoe
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 3.50-18
Wheelbase 52.8 inches (1341 mm)
Width 29.09 inches (739 mm)
Seat Height 31.1 inches (790 mm)
Weight 154.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Yamaha R5-B was a Parallel twin cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled Classic motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1971. Max torque was 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 35.94 HP (26.8 KW) @ 7000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 63.5mm bore x 63.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 348.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00-18 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum, twin leading shoe in the front and a Drum, single leading shoe in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm. The wheelbase was 52.8 inches (1341 mm) long.

1971 - 1973 Yamaha R5-B[edit | edit source]

1971 - 1973 Yamaha R5-B 1971 - 1973 Yamaha R5-B 1971 - 1973 Yamaha R5-B

After a number of minor improvements like change color, directional signals front and rear and a bigger, brighter stoplight, Yamaha launches the R5-B 350 cc. The Yamaha R5 350 was in many respects the crown jewel of Yamaha’s continuing 2-stroke program. While it put out the same 36hp as the previous year’s twin, an increase in torque and other refinements meant it easily boasted the best performance of any 2-stroke Yamaha had ever made.