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{{Motorcycle
[[Image:1958 Yamaha YD-2.jpg|200px|thumb|right|1958 Yamaha YD-2]]
|name            = Yamaha YD-2
[[Yamaha]] began offering an [[electric start]] [[motorcycle]] with the '''YD-2'''. It was a 250cc, twin cylinder, single carb, [[2-stroke]], streetbike with a [[pressed-steel]], [[monocoque frame]]. It was basically just a [[Yamaha YD-1]] with electric start added.
|photo=1958 Yamaha YD-2.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1958
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Naked
|engine          = Twin cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled
|bore_stroke      = 53.3mm x 53.3mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        =
|power            = 14.48 HP (10.8 KW) @ 6000RPM
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 3-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          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 138.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil=Yamalube 10w-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Yamaha YD-1]]
|competition      =
}}
 
The '''[[Yamaha]] YD-2''' was a Twin cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] in 1958 featuring a [[pressed-steel]], [[monocoque frame]]. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 14.48 HP (10.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM.  It was the first Yamaha with [[electric start]]. It was basically just a [[Yamaha YD-1]] with electric start added.
 
==Engine==
A 53.3mm [[bore]] x 53.3mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 249.0 cubic centimeters. 
 
==Drive==
The bike has a 3-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. 
 
 
 
{{Yamaha}}
{{Yamaha}}


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