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The Yamaha RT2 was produced in 1972.
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|name            = Yamaha RT2
|photo= Yamaha-rt2_big00016786_2883.jpg
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|production      = 72
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|successor        = [[Yamaha RT3]]
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|final_drive= {{chain|520x102}}
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==1974==
 
[[Image:1974-Yamaha-MX-RT2-360-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha MX RT-2 360 in Green]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-MX-RT2-360-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha MX RT-2 360 in Green]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-MX-RT2-360-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha MX RT-2 360 in Green]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-MX-RT2-360-Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha MX RT-2 360 in Green]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-MX-RT2-360-Green-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha MX RT-2 360 in Green]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-MX-RT2-360-Green-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha MX RT-2 360 in Green]]
 
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The '''Yamaha RT2''' was an [[enduro]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] in 1972.
 
==History==
[[Image:Yamaha-rt2_big00016786_2883.jpg|200px|thumb|right|1973 Yamaha RT-2]]
Launched in 1972 as an improved model of the [[Yamaha RT1|RT1]] and helped perpetuate Yamaha’s dominance of the off road market that they themselves had invented. The RT2 had detail improvements, but used basically the same 360cc engine, and works [[Yamaha]] [[motocross]] derived chassis.
As with the RT1, these machines are today highly desirable by classic bike collectors and command high prices when good models come on to the market
 
==See Also==
*[[Yamaha RT3]]
*[[Yamaha MX360]]
==References==
{{reflist}}
 
{{Yamaha}}


[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|RT2, Yamaha]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|RT2, Yamaha]]

Revision as of 01:26, 10 November 2019

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Yamaha RT2
Manufacturer
[[Yamaha]]
Also called MX
Production 72
Predecessor Yamaha RT1
Successor Yamaha RT3
Engine
360
Spark Plug NGK B8ES '72
Battery YUASA 6N4-2A
Final Drive Chain: 520x102
Front Sprocket 15T
Rear Sprocket 39T
Front Tire 3.00-21 '72
Rear Tire 4.00-18 '72
Weight
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Manuals Service Manual



The Yamaha RT2 was an enduro motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1972.

History

1973 Yamaha RT-2

Launched in 1972 as an improved model of the RT1 and helped perpetuate Yamaha’s dominance of the off road market that they themselves had invented. The RT2 had detail improvements, but used basically the same 360cc engine, and works Yamaha motocross derived chassis. As with the RT1, these machines are today highly desirable by classic bike collectors and command high prices when good models come on to the market

See Also

References