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'Yamaha R5-C'
Manufacturer
[[Yamaha]]
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

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 52.01 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

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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.