Yamaha Motorcycles
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Yamaha were a musical instrument manufacturer that had been founded in 1887 but diversified into motor cycle manufacture in 1955. Their first machine, the YA1 was a 125cc two-stroke based closely on the pre-war DKW RT125. It was soon followed by 175 and 250cc models. It was soon followed by 175 and 250cc models. By 1960, Yamaha were exporting to the US and developing specialized racing bikes. By the end of the 1960s, five World Championships had been won by riders using Yamaha machines. This guide celebrates six classic Yamaha models.
Yamaha XS750
Produced: 1977-80
No. Cylinders: 3
Bore x Stroke: 68 x 68.6mm
Capacity: 747cc
Comp ratio: 9.2:1
Power Output: 68bhp @7,500rpm
Gearbox: 5-speed
Suspension: Front teles
Rear s/a
Brakes: Front 2 x 267 disc
Rear 267 disc
Tyres: Front 3.25 x 19in
Rear 4.00 x 18in
Wheelbase: 1,470mm (57.75in)
Weight: 238kg (525lb)
Top Speed: (approx) 120mph (193kph)
Yamaha XT500
Produced: 1976-89
No. Cylinders: 1
Bore x Stroke: 87 x 84mm
Capacity: 499cc
Comp ratio: 9.0:1
Power Output: 28.2bhp @5,400rpm
Gearbox: 5-speed
Suspension: Front teles
Rear s/a
Brakes: Front 180 drum
Rear 180 drum
Tyres: Front 3.00 x 21in
Rear 4.00 x 18in
Wheelbase: 1,415mm (55.75in)
Weight: 137kg (303lb)
Top Speed: n/a
Yamaha RD400
Produced: 1976-79
No. Cylinders: 2
Bore x Stroke: 64 x 62mm
Capacity: 398cc
Comp ratio: 6.2:1
Power Output: 40bhp @7,500rpm
Gearbox: 6-speed
Suspension: Front teles
Rear s/a
Brakes: Front 260 disc
Rear 180 drum
Tyres: Front 3.00 x 18in
Rear 3.50 x 18in
Wheelbase: 1,320mm (52in)
Weight: 156kg (345lb)
Top Speed: (approx) 105mph (169kph)
Yamaha RD350
Produced: 1973-76
No. Cylinders: 2
Bore x Stroke: 64 x 54mm
Capacity: 347cc
Comp ratio: 6.6:1
Power Output: 39bhp @7,500rpm
Gearbox: 6-speed
Suspension: Front teles
Rear s/a
Brakes: Front 300 disc
Rear 180 drum
Tyres: Front 3.00 x 18in
Rear 3.50 x 18in
Wheelbase: 1,320mm (52in)
Weight: 154kg (340lb)
Top Speed: (approx) 105mph (169kph)
Yamaha XS-1
Produced: 1969-72
No. Cylinders: 2
Bore x Stroke: 75 x 74mm
Capacity: 653cc
Comp ratio: 8.7:1
Power Output: 53bhp
Gearbox: 5-speed
Suspension: Front teles
Rear s/a
Brakes: Front 192 drum
Rear 180 drum
Tyres: Front 3.50 x 19in
Rear 4.00 x 18in
Wheelbase: 1,410mm (55.5in)
Weight: 199kg (439lb)
Top Speed: (approx) 105mph (169kph)
Yamaha YDS3C
Produced: 1964-67
No. Cylinders: 2
Bore x Stroke: 56 x 50mm
Capacity: 246cc
Comp ratio: 7.5:1
Power Output: 24bhp @7,500rpm
Gearbox: 5-speed
Suspension: Front teles
Rear s/a
Brakes: Front 180 drum
Rear 180 drum
Tyres: Front 3.00 x 18in
Rear 3.00 x 18in
Wheelbase: 1,320mm (52in)
Weight: 159kg (350lb)
Top Speed: (approx) 85mph (137kph)
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