Yamaha RD350F
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| Yamaha RD 350F | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1984 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | Parallel twin cylinder, two-stroke, liquid-cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 63.5mm x 63.5mm |
| Compression ratio | 6.2:1 |
| Horsepower | 59.0 HP (44.0 KW) @ 9000RPM |
| Torque | 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Monocross 50-way preload |
| Brakes | Front: Double discs 260 mm Rear: Single disc 260 mm |
| Front Tire | 90/90-18 51H |
| Rear Tire | 110/80-18 58H |
| Wheelbase | 54.49 inches (1384 mm) |
| Length | 82.52 inches (2096 mm) |
| Width | 27.6 inches (701 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
| Weight | 155.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Yamaha RD 350F was a Parallel twin cylinder, two-stroke, liquid-cooled Classic motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1984. Max torque was 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 59.0 HP (44.0 KW) @ 9000 RPM.
Engine
A 63.5mm bore x 63.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 347.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
Chassis
It came with a 90/90-18 51H front tire and a 110/80-18 58H rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double discs 260 mm in the front and a Single disc 260 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Monocross 50-way preload. The wheelbase was 54.49 inches (1384 mm) long.
1984 - 1987 Yamaha RD 350F
The RD 350F is the most modern and last legal street-going two-stroke sold in the US. In the first full test, we said our July 1984 cover bike rated a “perfect 10” on the fun scale.