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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: review, history, specs}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: review, history, specs}} | ||
{{Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Yamaha RD250 | |name = '''Yamaha RD250''' | ||
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|aka = RD250, RD250LC | |aka = RD250, RD250LC | ||
|manufacturer = Yamaha | |manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1973 - 1975 | |production = 1973 - 1975 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = Classic | |class = [[Classic]] | ||
|engine = two cylinder | |engine = two cylinder boxer, two-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = 54.0mm x 54.0mm | |bore_stroke = 54.0mm x 54.0mm | ||
|compression = 7.5:1 | |compression = 7.5:1 | ||
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Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
|frame = | |frame = | ||
|suspension = | |suspension = | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = [[Yamaha RD350]] | |related = [[Yamaha RD350]] | ||
|competition = [[Honda CB175]]/[[Honda CB350|CB350]]<br />[[Kawasaki S1]]<br />[[Suzuki T250|Suzuki T250R and T250J]] | |competition = [[Honda CB175]]/[[Honda CB350|CB350]]<br />[[Kawasaki S1]]<br />[[Suzuki T250|Suzuki T250R and T250J]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Yamaha]] RD250''' was a two cylinder | The '''[[Yamaha]] RD250''' was a two cylinder boxer, two-stroke Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1973 and 1985. It could reach a top speed of 101 mph (163 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 8500 RPM. | ||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
The engine was | The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] two cylinder boxer, two-stroke. A 54.0mm [[bore]] x 54.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 250.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a membrane & power valve. | ||
==Drive== | ==Drive== | ||
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==1975== | ==1975== | ||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD200-WhiteRed-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD200 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD200-WhiteRed-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD200 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD200-WhiteRed-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD200 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD200-WhiteRed-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD200 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-6.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-7.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-8.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-9.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-10.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-6.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]] | |||
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==1973 - 1980 Yamaha RD 250== | |||
[[File:yamaha-rd250-1973-1980-0.jpg|600px|1973 - 1980 Yamaha RD 250]] | |||
The 1973 Yamaha RD 250 is an air-cooled two-cylinder two-stroke motorcycle of the Japanese manufacturer | |||
==In Media== | ==In Media== | ||
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*[[Yamaha RD400]] | *[[Yamaha RD400]] | ||
{{Yamaha}} | {{Yamaha}} | ||