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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Yamaha RD60 | |||
|photo = Yamaha-RD60.jpg | |||
|aka = | |||
|manufacturer = Yamaha | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 73-75 | |||
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|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = Standard | |||
|engine = 60cc | |||
|bore_stroke = 42 x 39.7 mm | |||
|compression = 6.9:1 | |||
|top_speed = 53 MPH | |||
|power = | |||
|torque = | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B7ES}} 73-75 <ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA 6N4A-4D}} 73-75 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/> | |||
|transmission = | |||
|final_drive= {{chain|420x106}} | |||
|front_sprocket= 13T | |||
|rear_sprocket= 42T | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension = | |||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|2.50-17}} 73-75 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|2.50-17}} 73-75 | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
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|fuel_capacity = | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
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}} | |||
The '''Yamaha RD60''' was a 55[[cc]], [[single cylinder]], [[two stroke]], [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Yamaha]] and imported from 1973 through 1975. The RD60 was the the junior member of the [[:Category:Yamaha RD Series|Yamaha RD Series]]. | |||
==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
The | The '''Yamaha RD-60''' had a 5-speed manual transmission. The machine below is a '74/75 vintage, it's not my motorcycle - although mine is identical to it) a relatively small number were sold. For such a small motorcycle it is surprisingly capable, it's 5 speed gearbox and manual transmission let you use all the ponies it has, which according to a period test is about 4. The engine red line is 10,000 RPM, and you'll want to keep it revved up as it makes almost no power below 6000 RPM. | ||
For as small as it is it's surprisingly comfortable with a fairly compliant suspension and well padded solo seat so extended rides are not completely out of the question. The motorcycle is equipped with a full electrical system with lights and turn signals as well as a comprehensive set of gauges including a large speedometer and tach with a turn signal and high beam indicator lights. Interestingly this model did not come equipped with a green neutral indicator. The RD-60 is also equipped with Yamaha's Autolube, premixing oil and fuel is not necessary. | For as small as it is it's surprisingly comfortable with a fairly compliant suspension and well padded solo seat so extended rides are not completely out of the question. The motorcycle is equipped with a full electrical system with lights and turn signals as well as a comprehensive set of gauges including a large speedometer and tach with a turn signal and high beam indicator lights. Interestingly this model did not come equipped with a green neutral indicator. The RD-60 is also equipped with Yamaha's Autolube, premixing oil and fuel is not necessary. | ||
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Thirty-two years later not much is available for this little bike from Yamaha, so for use as a daily rider at this point is not recommended, tires for the RD-60 are very scarce and any body parts were unobtanium 20 years back, so if you need repair parts you will need a great deal of luck to find it. Sometimes you can find a listing for an RD-60 part on line. | Thirty-two years later not much is available for this little bike from Yamaha, so for use as a daily rider at this point is not recommended, tires for the RD-60 are very scarce and any body parts were unobtanium 20 years back, so if you need repair parts you will need a great deal of luck to find it. Sometimes you can find a listing for an RD-60 part on line. | ||
Definitely a budget collectible with prices for good bikes right at the $ | Definitely a budget collectible with prices for good bikes right at the $3500 mark, junkers bikes are the only source of parts | ||
==Photo gallery== | ==Photo gallery== | ||
===1973 RD60=== | ===1973 RD60=== | ||
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD60-Red-3194-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD60 in Red]][[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD60-Red-3194-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD60 in Red]][[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD60-Red-3194-2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD60 in Red]][[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD60-Red-3194-3.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD60 in Red]][[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD60-Red-3194-4.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD60 in Red]] | [[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD60-Red-3194-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD60 in Red]] | ||
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD60-Red-3194-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD60 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD60-Red-3194-2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD60 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD60-Red-3194-3.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD60 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD60-Red-3194-4.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD60 in Red]] | |||
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===1975 RD60=== | ===1975 RD60=== | ||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD60-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD60 in Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD60-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD60 in Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD60-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD60 in Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD60-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD60 in Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD60-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD60 in Red]] | [[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD60-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD60 in Red]] | ||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD60-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD60 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD60-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD60 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD60-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD60 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD60-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD60 in Red]] | |||
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== References == | |||
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{{Yamaha}} | |||
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|RD60]] | [[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|RD60]] | ||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Street motorcycles]] | [[Category:Street motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Dual purpose motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:60cc displacement motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:60cc 2-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Single cylinder motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Single cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Reed Inlet Valve motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Yamaha RD Series|Yamaha RD Series]] | |||
[[Category:Yamaha RD series]] | |||