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{{Infobox Motorcycle | |||
|name = '''Yamaha YD-2''' | |||
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|manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | |||
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|production = 1958 | |||
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|class = [[Naked]] | |||
|engine = Twin cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled | |||
|bore_stroke = 53.3mm x 53.3mm | |||
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|power = 14.48 HP (10.8 KW) @ 6000RPM | |||
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|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}} | |||
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|wet_weight = 138.0 kg | |||
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The '''[[Yamaha]] YD-2''' was a Twin cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] in 1958. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 14.48 HP (10.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM. | |||
==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. | |||
==1958 - 1961 Yamaha YD-2== | |||
[[File:yamaha-yd-2-1958-1961-0.jpg|600px|1958 - 1961 Yamaha YD-2]] | |||
YD-2, the first Yamaha motorcycle which had an electric start, had a 250cc, twin cylinder, 2-stroke engine and a monocoque frame. | |||
[[Category:Naked motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]] | |||
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Revision as of 23:50, 20 May 2019
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.
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| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
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| Production | 1958 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | Twin cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 53.3mm x 53.3mm |
| Horse Power | 14.48 HP (10.8 KW) @ 6000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 3-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Swing arm |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 2.50 -16 |
| Rear Tire | 2.50 -16 |
| Weight | (dry), 138.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Yamaha YD-2 was a Twin cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled Naked motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1958. Claimed horsepower was 14.48 HP (10.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM.
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.
1958 - 1961 Yamaha YD-2
YD-2, the first Yamaha motorcycle which had an electric start, had a 250cc, twin cylinder, 2-stroke engine and a monocoque frame.