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{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Yamaha RD400 | |name = '''Yamaha RD400''' | ||
|image = | |image = | ||
|aka = | |aka = RD400C, RD 400 C, RD 400 | ||
|manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | |manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1976 - 1979 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = [[Classic]] | ||
|engine = | |engine = twin, two-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 64.0mm x 62.0mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = 6.2:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = 109 mph (175 km/h) | ||
|power = | |power = 42.11 HP (31.4 KW) @ 7500RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|B8ES}} '76-79 | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '76-79 | ||
|battery = {{battery|12N5-5A-3B}} '76-79 | |battery = {{battery|YUASA 12N5-5A-3B}} '76-79 | ||
|transmission = | |transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | ||
|frame = | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
|suspension = | Clutch: Wet multi-plate <br> | ||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|}} | |frame = | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|3.50-18}} | |suspension =Front: Telescopic Forks <br> | ||
|rake_trail = | Rear: Swingarm | ||
|wheelbase = | |brakes =Front: single disc <br>Rear: single disc | ||
|length = | |front_tire = {{tire|3.00-18}} | ||
|width = | |rear_tire = {{tire|3.50-18}} | ||
|height = | |rake_trail = | ||
|seat_height = | |wheelbase = 52.01 inches (1321 mm) | ||
|dry_weight = | |length = 78.5 inches (1994 mm) | ||
|wet_weight = | |width = 29.88 inches (759 mm) | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |height = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |seat_height = 31.5 inches (800 mm) | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |dry_weight = | ||
|turning_radius = | |wet_weight = 175.0 kg | ||
|related = | |fuel_capacity = 4.36 Gallon (16.50 Liters) | ||
|competition = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Yamaha RD250LC]], [[Yamaha RD200]], [[Yamaha RD250]], [[Yamaha RD350]], [[Yamaha RD400]] | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Yamaha RD400''' was a | |||
The '''[[Yamaha]] RD400''' was a twin, two-stroke Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1976 and 1979. It could reach a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 42.11 HP (31.4 KW) @ 7500 RPM. | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] twin, two-stroke. A 64.0mm [[bore]] x 62.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 399.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a membrane. | |||
==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 single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic Forks while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm. The RD400 was fitted with a 4.36 Gallon (16.50 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 52.01 inches (1321 mm) long. | |||
==1976 RD400-C== | ==1976 RD400-C== | ||
[[Image:1976-Yamaha-RD400C-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha RD400C in Green]] | [[Image:1976-Yamaha-RD400C-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha RD400C in Green]] | ||
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*Last year exported to US. | *Last year exported to US. | ||
==1976 - 1980 Yamaha RD 400== | |||
[[File:yamaha-rd400-1976-1980-2.jpg|600px|1976 - 1980 Yamaha RD 400]] | |||
[[File:yamaha-rd400-1976-1980-1.jpg|600px|1976 - 1980 Yamaha RD 400]] | |||
[[File:yamaha-rd400-1976-1980-0.jpg|600px|1976 - 1980 Yamaha RD 400]] | |||
The Yamaha RD 400 has already become a classic in its own time. Fully equipped with speedometer, tachometer, hydraulically operated disc brakes on front and rear. | |||
==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/lao-jia-lao-nu-lao-shang-lao#yamaha-rd400 Lao jia lao nu lao shang lao] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/game-of-death#yamaha-rd400 Game of Death] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/everybody-wants-some#yamaha-rd400 Everybody Wants Some!!] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/province-77#yamaha-rd400 Province 77] | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.yamaha-rd.com/forum/index.php Yamaha RD Forum] | *[http://www.yamaha-rd.com/forum/index.php Yamaha RD Forum] | ||
{{motorcycle-stub}} | {{motorcycle-stub}} | ||
{{Yamaha}} | {{Yamaha}} | ||
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[[Category:Piston Inlet Port motorcycles]] | [[Category:Piston Inlet Port motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Yamaha RD series]] | [[Category:Yamaha RD series]] | ||
[[Category:Classic motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | ||