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Revision as of 18:58, 9 November 2019


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'Yamaha RZ 350LC'
Manufacturer
[[Yamaha]]
Production 1980
Class [[:Category:Classic motorcycles|Classic]] [[Category:Classic motorcycles]]
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

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: Stachion tube forks
Rear: Single shock
Brakes Front: Double discs 267 mm
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 3.50-18
Wheelbase 53.7 inches (1364 mm)
Length 81.89 inches (2080 mm)
Width 29.49 inches (749 mm)
Seat Height 30.91 inches (785 mm)
Weight 149.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Yamaha RZ 350LC was a Parallel twin cylinder, two-stroke, liquid-cooled Classic motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1980. 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 3.00-18 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double discs 267 mm in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Stachion tube forks while the rear was equipped with a Single shock. The wheelbase was 53.7 inches (1364 mm) long.

1980 - 1984 Yamaha RZ 350LC

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The RZ 350LC had a variable exhaust port valve called the Yamaha Power Valve System (YPVS) that was controlled by a basic computer. The YPVS could open and close the valve to move the height of the exhaust port and thus affect the exhaust port timing.