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[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|YD1]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|YD1]]
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Yamaha YD-1'''
|image            =
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1957
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Naked]]
|engine          = Single Cylinder, 2 Stroke
|bore_stroke      = 53.3mm x 53.3mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        =
|power            = 15.02 HP (11.2 KW) @ 6000RPM
|torque          = 14.01 ft/lbs (19.0 Nm) @ 4000RPM
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 4-Speed <br>
Final Drive: Chain <br>
Clutch: Wet multi-discs <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic forks <br>
Rear: Swing arm
|brakes          =Front: Drum <br>Rear: Drum
|front_tire      = {{tire|2.50-16}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|2.50-16}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          = 76.18 inches (1935 mm)
|width            = 27.8 inches (706 mm)
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 140.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
The '''[[Yamaha]] YD-1''' was a Single Cylinder, 2 Stroke Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] in 1957. Max [[torque]] was 14.01 ft/lbs (19.0 Nm) @ 4000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 15.02 HP (11.2 KW) @ 6000 RPM. 
==Engine==
A 53.3mm [[bore]] x 53.3mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 247.0 cubic centimeters. 
==Drive==
The bike has a 4-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 2.50-16 front [[tire]] and a 2.50-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm. 
==1957 - 1959 Yamaha YD-1==
[[File:yamaha-yd-1-1957-1959-3.jpg|600px|1957 - 1959 Yamaha YD-1]]
[[File:yamaha-yd-1-1957-1959-2.jpg|600px|1957 - 1959 Yamaha YD-1]]
[[File:yamaha-yd-1-1957-1959-1.jpg|600px|1957 - 1959 Yamaha YD-1]]
[[File:yamaha-yd-1-1957-1959-0.jpg|600px|1957 - 1959 Yamaha YD-1]]
This is a model born out of a pursuit of design originality. Taking a 250cc for the Japanese as its key words, it was given a compact and easy to ride body size that fit the Japanese physique. It also embodied a dynamic design that gave the impression of powerful dynamism in any situation.
[[Category:Naked motorcycles]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles]]
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]]
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