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{{Motorcycle
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = Yamaha RD400
|name            = Yamaha RD400
|photo= 1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-0.jpg
|image            =  
|aka              = RD400C, RD 400 C, RD 400
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =  
|production      = 1976 - 1979
|production      = 76-79
|model_year      =
|model_year      =  
|predecessor      =
|predecessor      = [[Yamaha RD350]]
|successor        =
|successor        =  
|class            = Classic
|class            =  
|engine          = twin, two-stroke
|engine          = 400cc [[two-stroke]]
|bore_stroke      = 64.0mm x 62.0mm
|bore_stroke      =  
|compression      = 6.2:1
|compression      =  
|top_speed        = 109 mph (175 km/h)
|top_speed        =  
|power            = 42.11 HP (31.4 KW) @ 7500RPM
|power            =  
|torque          =
|torque          =  
|ignition        =
|ignition        =  
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '76-79
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|B8ES}} '76-79
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 12N5-5A-3B}} '76-79
|battery          = {{battery|12N5-5A-3B}} '76-79
|transmission    = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
|transmission    =  
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
|frame            =  
Clutch: Wet multi-plate <br>
|suspension      =  
 
|brakes          =  
|final_drive= {{chain|530x96}}
|front_tire      = {{tire|}} '76-79
|front_sprocket= 16T
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.50-18}} '76-79
|rear_sprocket= 37T
|rake_trail      =  
|frame            =
|wheelbase        =  
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic Forks <br>
|length          =  
Rear: Swingarm
|width            =  
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: single disc
|height          =  
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-18}}  
|seat_height      =  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.50-18}}  
|dry_weight      =  
|rake_trail      =
|wet_weight      =  
|wheelbase        = 52.01 inches (1321 mm)
|fuel_capacity    =  
|length          = 78.5 inches (1994 mm)
|oil_capacity    =  
|width            = 29.88 inches (759 mm)
|fuel_consumption =  
|height          =
|turning_radius  =  
|seat_height      = 31.5 inches (800 mm)
|related          =  
|dry_weight      =
|competition      =  
|wet_weight      = 175.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 4.36 Gallon (16.50 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Yamaha RD250LC]], [[Yamaha RD200]], [[Yamaha RD250]], [[Yamaha RD350]], [[Yamaha RD400]]
 
|competition      =
}}
}}
 
The '''Yamaha RD400''' was a 400[[cc]] [[twin cylinder]] [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Yamaha]] from 1976 through 1979.   
The '''[[Yamaha]] RD400''' was a twin, two-stroke Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1976 and 1979. It could reach a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 42.11 HP (31.4 KW) @ 7500 RPM. 
 
==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] twin, two-stroke. A 64.0mm [[bore]] x 62.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 399.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a membrane. 
 
==Drive==
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate. 
 
==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 single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic Forks while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm. The RD400 was fitted with a 4.36 Gallon (16.50 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 52.01 inches (1321 mm) long.   
 
{{clear}}
==1976 RD400-C==
==1976 RD400-C==
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
[[Image:1976-Yamaha-RD400C-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha RD400C in Green]][[Image:1976-Yamaha-RD400C-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha RD400C in Green]][[Image:1976-Yamaha-RD400C-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha RD400C in Green]][[Image:1976-Yamaha-RD400C-Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha RD400C in Green]][[Image:1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red]][[Image:1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red]][[Image:1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-2.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red]][[Image:1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-3.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red]][[Image:1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-4.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red]]
File:1976-Yamaha-RD400C-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha RD400C in Green
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1976-Yamaha-RD400C-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha RD400C in Green
File:1976-Yamaha-RD400C-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha RD400C in Green
File:1976-Yamaha-RD400C-Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha RD400C in Green
File:1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red
File:1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red
File:1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-2.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red
File:1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-3.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red
File:1976-Yamaha-1976-RD400C-Red-1126-4.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha 1976 RD400C in Red
</gallery>
 


==1977 RD400==
==1977 RD400==
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
[[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-French-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in French Blue]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-French-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in French Blue]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-3400-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-3400-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-4.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-5.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-7.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Red-7548-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Red]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Red-7548-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Red]]
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-French-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in French Blue
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-French-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in French Blue
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-3400-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-3400-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-4.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-5.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Blue-4900-7.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Red-7548-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Red
File:1977-Yamaha-RD400-Red-7548-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha RD400 in Red
</gallery>
 


==1978 RD400==
==1978 RD400==
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
[[Image:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-3.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver]]
File:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver
File:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver
File:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver
File:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver
File:1978-Yamaha-RD400-Silver-3.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver
File:1978-yamaha-rd400-0.jpg|1978 Yamaha RD400
File:1978-yamaha-rd400-1.jpg|1978 Yamaha RD400
File:1978-yamaha-rd400-2.jpg|1978 Yamaha RD400
File:1978-yamaha-rd400-3.jpg|1978 Yamaha RD400
File:1978-yamaha-rd400-4.jpg|1978 Yamaha RD400
</gallery>


==1979==
==1979==
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
[[Image:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-5.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-6.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-7.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White]]
File:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White
File:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White
File:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White
File:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White
File:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-5.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White
File:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-6.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White
File:1979-Yamaha-RD400-White-7374-7.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special in White
</gallery>
 






*Last year exported to US.
*Last year exported to US.
==1976 - 1980 Yamaha RD 400==
<gallery mode="slideshow">
File:yamaha-rd400-1976-1980-2.jpg|600px|1976 - 1980 Yamaha RD 400
File:yamaha-rd400-1976-1980-1.jpg|600px|1976 - 1980 Yamaha RD 400
File:yamaha-rd400-1976-1980-0.jpg|600px|1976 - 1980 Yamaha RD 400
</gallery>
The Yamaha RD 400 has already become a classic in its own time. Fully equipped with speedometer, tachometer, hydraulically operated disc brakes on front and rear.
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/lao-jia-lao-nu-lao-shang-lao#yamaha-rd400 Lao jia lao nu lao shang lao]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/game-of-death#yamaha-rd400 Game of Death]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/everybody-wants-some#yamaha-rd400 Everybody Wants Some!!]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/province-77#yamaha-rd400 Province 77]


==See Also==
==See Also==
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==External Links==
==External Links==
*[http://www.yamaha-rd.com/forum/index.php Yamaha RD Forum]
*[http://www.yamaha-rd.com/forum/index.php Yamaha RD Forum]
==References==
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[[Category:Yamaha RD series]]
[[Category:Yamaha RD series]]
[[Category:Classic motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]

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