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{{Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Yamaha RD350 | |name = Yamaha RD350 | ||
| | |image = [[Image:1973 Yamaha RD350 in red.jpg|200px]] | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = Yamaha | |manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 73-75 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = [[Yamaha R5]] | |predecessor = [[Yamaha R5]] | ||
|successor = | |successor = [[Yamaha RD400]] | ||
|class = | |class = | ||
|engine = 350cc | |engine = 350cc | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = | |compression = | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = | ||
|power = | |power = | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug| | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|B8HS}} 73-75 | ||
|battery = {{battery| | |battery = {{battery|12N5-5A-3B}} 73-75 | ||
|transmission = | |transmission = | ||
|frame = | |||
|suspension = | |||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.00-18}} 73-75 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|3.50-18}} 73-75 | |||
|frame = | |rake_trail = | ||
|suspension = | |wheelbase = | ||
|brakes = | |length = | ||
|front_tire = {{tire| | |width = | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire| | |height = | ||
|rake_trail = | |seat_height = | ||
|wheelbase = | |dry_weight = | ||
|length = | |wet_weight = | ||
|width = | |fuel_capacity = | ||
|height = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|seat_height = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|dry_weight = | |turning_radius = | ||
|wet_weight = | |related = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = [[Kawasaki S2]]<br />[[Suzuki GT380]] | |competition = [[Kawasaki S2]]<br />[[Suzuki GT380]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The ''' | The '''Yamaha RD350''' was a 350[[cc]] [[twin cylinder]] [[two-stroke]] [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Yamaha]] from 1973 through 1975. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[Image:1973 Yamaha RD350 front angled.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1973 Yamaha RD350 front angled]] | [[Image:1973 Yamaha RD350 front angled.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1973 Yamaha RD350 front angled]] | ||
The '''RD350''' was well developed for the time, | The '''RD350''' was well developed for the time, aircooled, two cylinder, Autolube equipped (automatic oil injection), 6 speed (in some markets, such as the UK, the first model was sold in 5-speed form) [[two-stroke]], street [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]]. It was the premier sport lightweight of the early 70's. It was evolved from the front drum-braked, 5 speed Yamaha 350cc "R5". | ||
It was in production as a purple with white side details RD350 (1973), the RD350A, simple purple tank with "Yamaha" on the tank and the orange with white, 1975 (RD350B). | It was in production as a purple with white side details RD350 (1973), the RD350A, simple purple tank with "Yamaha" on the tank and the orange with white, 1975 (RD350B). | ||
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# ''Uncontrollable 1st gear wheelies in the hands of careless riders were the biggest problem.'' | # ''Uncontrollable 1st gear wheelies in the hands of careless riders were the biggest problem.'' | ||
==Photos== | |||
===1973=== | |||
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD350-Maroon-9074-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD350 in Maroon]] | |||
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD350-Maroon-9074-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD350 in Maroon]] | |||
[[Image:1973 Yamaha RD350A.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD350A converted to be similar to a [[Yamaha TZ350|TZ350]]]] | |||
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===1974=== | |||
== | <gallery> | ||
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<gallery | |||
Image:1974-Yamaha-RD350-Maroon-0.jpg|1974 Yamaha RD350 in Maroon | Image:1974-Yamaha-RD350-Maroon-0.jpg|1974 Yamaha RD350 in Maroon | ||
Image:1974-Yamaha-RD350-Maroon-1.jpg|1974 Yamaha RD350 in Maroon | Image:1974-Yamaha-RD350-Maroon-1.jpg|1974 Yamaha RD350 in Maroon | ||
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===1975=== | ===1975=== | ||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-2412-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-2412-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-2412-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-2412-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-2412-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-2412-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-2412-6.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-3507-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-3507-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-3507-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-3507-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-3507-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-3507-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-3507-6.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-3507-7.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-3507-8.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-6.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-7.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-8.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-9.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-10.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-11.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange]] | |||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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*[http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/ Yamaha Motor Co. ltd - YMC -Japan (Japanese)] | *[http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/ Yamaha Motor Co. ltd - YMC -Japan (Japanese)] | ||
*[http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/ Yamaha Motor Co. ltd - YMC- Japan (Global)] | *[http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/ Yamaha Motor Co. ltd - YMC- Japan (Global)] | ||
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[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|RD350]] | [[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|RD350]] | ||
[[Category:Yamaha RD series]] | [[Category:Yamaha RD series]] | ||