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{{ | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = | |name = Yamaha RD350 | ||
| | |photo= 1973 Yamaha RD350 in red.jpg | ||
|aka = RD350 (6-speed), RD 350 (6-speed), RD350 (5-speed), RD 350 (5-speed), RD350LC YPVS (reduced effect), RD 350 LC YPVS (reduced effect), RD350LC YPVS, RD 350 LC YPVS, RD350 (reduced effect), RD 350 (reduced effect), RD350F (reduced effect), RD 350 F (reduced effect), RD350N (reduced effect), RD 350 N (reduced effect), RD350N, RD 350 N, RD350R YPVS, RD 350R YPVS, RD350LC, RD350F, RD 350 LC, RD 350 F, RD350B, RD 350 | |aka = RD350 (6-speed), RD 350 (6-speed), RD350 (5-speed), RD 350 (5-speed), RD350LC YPVS (reduced effect), RD 350 LC YPVS (reduced effect), RD350LC YPVS, RD 350 LC YPVS, RD350 (reduced effect), RD 350 (reduced effect), RD350F (reduced effect), RD 350 F (reduced effect), RD350N (reduced effect), RD 350 N (reduced effect), RD350N, RD 350 N, RD350R YPVS, RD 350R YPVS, RD350LC, RD350F, RD 350 LC, RD 350 F, RD350B, RD 350 | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Yamaha | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1973 - | |production = 1973 - 1975 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = [[Yamaha R5]] | |predecessor = [[Yamaha R5]] | ||
|successor = [[Yamaha RD400]] | |successor = [[Yamaha RD350LC]], [[Yamaha RD400]], [[Yamaha RZ350]] | ||
|class = | |class = Naked | ||
|engine = 350cc twin, [[two-stroke]] | |engine = 350cc twin, [[two-stroke]] | ||
|bore_stroke = 64.0mm x 54.0mm | |bore_stroke = 64.0mm x 54.0mm | ||
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Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
|final_drive= {{chain|530x92}} | |||
|front_sprocket= 15T | |||
|rear_sprocket= 40T | |||
|frame = | |frame = | ||
|suspension = | |suspension = | ||
|brakes =Front: | |brakes =Front: single disc <br>Rear: drum | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|90/90-18}} | |front_tire = {{tire|90/90-18}} | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|110/80-18}} | |rear_tire = {{tire|110/80-18}} | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = [[Yamaha RD200]]<br />[[Yamaha RZ350]], [[Yamaha TZ350]]<br />[[Yamaha RX350]] | ||
|competition = [[Kawasaki S2]]<br />[[Suzuki GT380]] | |competition = [[Kawasaki S2]]<br />[[Suzuki GT380]] | ||
|air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N YA-0700}} `73-75<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Yamaha]] RD350R''' was a 350[[cc]] [[twin cylinder]] [[two-stroke]] [[street motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1973 1975. It could reach a top speed of 116 mph (187 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 9000 RPM. | |||
==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, [[air-cooled]], 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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==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
The engine was a [[ | The engine was a [[air cooled]] twin, two-stroke. A 64.0mm [[bore]] x 54.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 350.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a [[port]] control. Yamaha did make a liquid-cooled variant in the [[Yamaha RZ350]]. The [[Yamaha Banshee]] engine was based on a very similar design. | ||
==Drive== | ==Drive== | ||
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==1973== | ==1973== | ||
[[ | <gallery mode="slideshow"> | ||
File:1973 Yamaha RD350A.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD350A converted to be similar to a [[Yamaha TZ350|TZ350]] | |||
File:1973-Yamaha-RD350-Maroon-9074-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD350 in Maroon | |||
File:1973-Yamaha-RD350-Maroon-9074-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD350 in Maroon | |||
</gallery> | |||
==1974== | ==1974== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery mode="slideshow"> | ||
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=== | ||
<gallery mode="slideshow"> | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-2412-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-2412-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-2412-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-2412-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-2412-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-2412-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-2412-6.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-3507-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-3507-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-3507-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-3507-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-3507-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-3507-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-3507-6.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-3507-7.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-3507-8.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-6.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-7.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-8.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-9.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-10.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
File:1975-Yamaha-RD350-Orange-551-11.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD350 in Orange | |||
</gallery> | |||
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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)] | ||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
{{motorcycle-stub}} | {{motorcycle-stub}} |