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'Yamaha R5-C' | |
Manufacturer | [[Yamaha]] |
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Production | 1973 |
Class | [[:Category:Classic motorcycles|Classic]] [[Category:Classic motorcycles]] |
Engine | Parallel twin cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled |
Bore / Stroke | 63.5mm x 63.5mm |
Compression ratio | 6.9:1 |
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 |
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 | 52.01 inches (1321 mm) |
Length | 80.31 inches (2040 mm) |
Width | 32.91 inches (836 mm) |
Weight | 155.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Yamaha R5-C was a Parallel twin cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled Classic motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1973. Max torque was 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 35.94 HP (26.8 KW) @ 7000 RPM.
Engine
A 63.5mm bore x 63.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 347.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5-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 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 52.01 inches (1321 mm) long.
1973 Yamaha R5-C
The new Yamaha R5-C is for street. From the ground up, this is one 350 cc twin without even a hint of wasted space or weight. The engine is incredibly smooth at all speeds, with no vibration.