Yamaha RZ350: history, specs, pictures

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Yamaha RZ350
Manufacturer
Also called RZ 350
Production 1984 - 1985
Class Sport bike
Predecessor Yamaha RD350
Engine
347cc twin, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 64.0mm x 54.0mm
Compression ratio 6.0:1[1]
Top Speed 111 mph[1]
Horsepower 52 bhp @ 8,750 rpm [1]
Torque 30.4 ft-lb @ 7,500 rpm [1]
Fuel System carburetor. mikuni vm26ss/2
Ignition CDI
Spark Plug NGK BR8ES '84-85
Battery YUASA 12N5-5-3B '84-85
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet, multiple-disc
Final Drive Chain: 520x106
Front Sprocket 17T
Rear Sprocket 40T
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: swingarm
Brakes Front: double disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 90/90-18 51h
Rear Tire 110/80-18 58h
Wheelbase 54.53 inches (1385 mm)
Length 83.46 inches (2120 mm)
Width 27.95 inches (710 mm)
Height 46.26 inches (1175 mm)
Seat Height 31.5 inches (800 mm)
Weight 168.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 43 mpg
Related Yamaha RD350
Yamaha YFZ350
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The Yamaha RZ350 was a twin, two-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1984 to 1985.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Yamaha RZ350 , LC/YPVS in the UK, is a motorcycle powered by a twin cylinder two-stroke engine, reed valved 347 cubic centimeter engine. The bore and stroke are 64x54 mm. It produces 30.4 ft·lbf of torque at 7500 rpm. It came out as the RD350L/C in non-U.S. markets in the 1981 model year. The L/C model did not contain the "powervalve" exhaust port device available on the U.S. model RZ350's of 1984 and 1985. It was the evolution of Yamaha's popular and well known RD350. Production was carried on into the 1990s and a variant of the engine is still produced and used in Yamaha's YFZ350 Banshee ATV.

RZ350 is now a sought after collectors bike, due to it being the last road going two-stroke motorcycle in America. It is also raced extensively in Vintage racing leagues, as well as its own racing leagues, often dubbed "RZ cups".

A true milestone sport bike, the lightweight 350cc 2-stroke was offered in white/red and as a Kenny Roberts signature model, as shown here.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled twin, two-stroke. A 64.0mm bore x 54.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 347.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multiple-disc.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 90/90-18 51h front tire and a 110/80-18 58h rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a swingarm. The RZ350 was fitted with a 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 54.53 inches (1385 mm) long.


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  • This bike appears to be closer to stock--Budlight 12:45, 3 November 2006 (PST)

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