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{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''Yamaha RZ 350LC'''
|name            = Yamaha RZ 350LC
|photo=yamaha-rz-350lc-1980-1984-4.jpg
|photo=yamaha-rz-350lc-1980-1984-4.jpg
|aka              =  
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
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|production      = 1980
|production      = 1980
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|class            = [[Classic]]
|class            = Classic
|engine          = Parallel twin cylinder, two-stroke, liquid-cooled
|engine          = Parallel twin cylinder, two-stroke, liquid-cooled
|bore_stroke      = 63.5mm x 63.5mm
|bore_stroke      = 63.5mm x 63.5mm

Revision as of 20:25, 23 November 2019


Yamaha-rz-350lc-1980-1984-4.jpg
Yamaha RZ 350LC
Manufacturer
Production 1980
Class Classic
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)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
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.