Yamaha RD350 - Wikipedia
WEBThe RD350 is a two-stroke motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1973 to 1975. [2] It evolved directly from the piston port (pre-reed valve intake tract), front drum-braked , five-speed Yamaha 350 cc "R5".
Best Bang for the Buck: Yamaha RD350 - Motorcycle Classics
WEBJun 6, 2012 · The Yamaha RD350 was THE Seventies poor boy racer. It was relatively cheap, relatively easy to work on and fast through the twisties. 1975 Yamaha RD350B. Claimed power: 39hp @ 7,500rpm. Top speed: 95mph (period test) Engine: 347cc air-cooled 2-stroke parallel twin, 64mm x 54mm bore and stroke, 6.6:1 compression ratio.
Retrospective review: Yamaha RD350, two-stroke for the street
WEBOct 20, 2023 · Meet the 1974 Yamaha RD350. The RD's two-ingredient recipe made it popular in its heyday and is also why it remains desirable now: It's a two-stroke street bike that ain't a tiddler.
Retrospective: Yamaha RD350: 1973-1975 - Rider Magazine
WEBAug 25, 2008 · The 1973 price for the RD350 was $839, while the TX500 came in at $1,350. The RD350 was essentially a reworked R5 350, with identical 64mm bore and short 54mm stroke and 28mm carbs, sitting in a...
Buying Guide: Yamaha RD350B buying guide | Classic …
WEBJun 6, 2013 · Yamaha RD350B. With light weight and decent torque allied to a race developed (hence RD) chassis the bike was pretty much an instant success. In the post learner/middleweight market the RD350 was every inch a street sleeper just waiting for a bike more than twice its capacity to pounce on and figuratively shred to pieces.
Yamaha Rd350b | Cycle World | NOV 1974
WEBNov 1, 1974 · YAMAHA RD350B. Cycle World Road Test. THERE ARE FEW motorcycles in existence that can boast of a racing heritage and record like the one Yamaha 350s and 250s enjoy. All over the world, the...
Yamaha RD350 - Motorcycle Classics
WEBDec 21, 2009 · Yamaha RD350. Years produced: 1973-1975. Claimed power: 39hp @ 7,500rpm (claimed) Top speed: 95mph (period test) Engine type: 347cc air-cooled, 2-stroke parallel twin. Weight: (wet) 352lb (160kg) Price then: $1,071 (1975) Price now: $1,500-$4,000. MPG: 35-40.
Yamaha RD350 Specs and Review - Road Sumo
WEBYamaha Corporation started making this fast and powerful motorcycle in 1973. The five-speed Yamaha 350 cc R5 inspired its overall design. Yamaha ended the production of this motorcycle in 1975. Read on to learn more about the Yamaha RD350, including its full specs and features.
The Yamaha RD350 was the Best Bike of the ’70s - Hagerty UK
WEBFeb 20, 2024 · Inquire about the best one they’ve actually ridden, however, and the answer is far more likely to be Yamaha’s RD350. Half a century ago, Yamaha’s two-stroke parallel twin was the ultimate young rider’s superbike – quick, exciting, and relatively inexpensive.
Vintage Hall: Yamaha RD350B - A 2-stroke race-bred demon
WEBYamaha RD350 B – Ring-a-ding-ding, lil’ smokey. The RD350 B was a two-stroke that rolled out of Yamaha’s factory in 1975 hailed as a a race-bred motorcycle in street machine clothing. Blue Smoke in Top Gear.