Yamaha RD250: review, history, specs

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Yamaha RD250
Manufacturer Yamaha
Production 73-75
Engine 250cc
Sparkplug B8HS 73-75
Battery 12N5-5A-3B 73-75
Front Tire 3.00-18 73-75
Rear Tire 73-75
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The Yamaha RD250 is a motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1973 to 1975.

1973

1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue
1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue
1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue
1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue
1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue
1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue
1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue
1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue
1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue
1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue
1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue
1973 Yamaha RD250 in Brown
1973 Yamaha RD250 in Brown
1973 Yamaha RD250 in Brown
1973 Yamaha RD250 in Brown
1973 Yamaha RD250 in Brown


1974

1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold
1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold
1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold
1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold
1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold
1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold
1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold
1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold
1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold
1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold
1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold
1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold
1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold
1974 Yamaha RD250 in Brown
1974 Yamaha RD250 in Brown
1974 Yamaha RD250 in Brown
1974 Yamaha RD250 in Brown


1975

1975 Yamaha RD200 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD200 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD200 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD200 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red


See Also


Yamaha RD250
Manufacturer Yamaha
Also called RD250 (6-speed), RD 250 (6-speed), RD250 (5-speed), RD 250 (5-speed), RD250DX, RD 250 DX, RD250 (reduced effect), RD 250 (reduced effect), RD250LC (reduced effect), RD 250 LC (reduced effect), RD250LC, RD 250 LC, RD 250
Production 1973 - 1985
Class Classic
Engine two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 54.0mm x 54.0mm
Compression ratio 7.5:1
Top speed 101 mph (163 km/h)
Horse Power 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 8500RPM
Battery 6.9:1
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed
Final Drive: chain
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 3.50-18
Weight  (dry), 158.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual
Tech Specs · Brochures · Reviews · Ads · Videos

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

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

The bike has a 6-speed transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 3.00-18 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The RD250 was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank.

1973 - 1980 Yamaha RD 250

1973 - 1980 Yamaha RD 250

The 1973 Yamaha RD 250 is an air-cooled two-cylinder two-stroke motorcycle of the Japanese manufacturer


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