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|manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | |manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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YD-2, the first Yamaha motorcycle which had an electric start, had a 250cc, twin cylinder, 2-stroke engine and a monocoque frame. | YD-2, the first Yamaha motorcycle which had an electric start, had a 250cc, twin cylinder, 2-stroke engine and a monocoque frame. | ||
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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 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.
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.
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