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|manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | |manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | ||
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|production = 1973 - | |production = 1973 - 1975 | ||
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|predecessor = [[Yamaha R5]] | |predecessor = [[Yamaha R5]] | ||
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The '''[[Yamaha]] RD350R | 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). | ||