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The RD400 had a longer stroke, new crankcases, a rubber-mounted engine, different wheels and brakes, and more. Yamaha even moved the engine forward in the frame to curb the RD's tendency to wheelie — fortunately, they failed! In stock trim, the new RD boasted 40 bhp and a top speed of 106 mph — though those numbers were just the tip of the iceberg.

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sixth and loaf along at 4500 rpm. In fact, -if you fail to venture into the upper limits of the RD's tachometer you'll notice this two-stroke is no harder to ride than most other motorcycles. It doesn't take more than a half-hearted stab at the kickstarter to urge the RD to life. You could catch your pants leg on the

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RD400 (1976-1978) Yamaha RD400 motorcycle Yamaha RD400 motorcycle. The RD400 was a larger, more powerful version of the RD350. It was powered by a 400cc liquid-cooled engine that produced 48 horsepower. The RD400 was a fast and powerful bike, but it was also heavy and difficult to handle. Pros: Fast and powerful Well-rounded bike Reliable and.

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When accelerating around cars the RD400E seems to cook along well, right to 6500 rpm, at which point the power rises to a real boil. On the other hand, the Honda Hawk, with an incredibly wide power band and no great blips in the power curve, is impressive only in the sense that it just drones forward: no eye-bulging, no breath-taking drama.

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Yamaha's RD400 - great performance and usability Someone once said: "when the green flag drops the boasting stops," and this month we're reviewing a machine that unarguably eradicates 99.99% of all known BS.

5 Quick Facts About Yamaha RD400 Retro Motorcycle


How much horsepower does a Yamaha RD 400 has? The Yamaha RD 400 has 43.00 HP (31.4 kW) @ 7500 RPM. How fast is a Yamaha RD 400? The Yamaha RD 400 top speed is 175.0 km/h (108.7 mph). How many gears does a Yamaha RD 400 has? The Yamaha RD 400 has 6 gears. Latest Motorcycles 1991 Honda XR 250 R 2023 Kawasaki KLX450R 2023 Kawasaki KX450X

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« on: December 26, 2005, 03:18:19 AM » The Basic Yamaha RD400 Model Guide This is a list of the models thru the 400cc range to the best of my knowledge. This list is UK based. Overseas models details may vary. YAMAHA RD400C. The first of the 400"s that was first introduced in 1976.

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The Yamaha RD400, built from 1976 to 1979, was a lightweight giant-killer, a 44-horsepower two-stroke twin capable of embarrassing many of the era's larger four-strokes. The bike simply begged to be flogged, to have the throttle cracked open and the front wheel lifted high from the pavement, leaving a ghost of blue-white smoke in its wake.

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This is accomplished by increasing the stroke from 54mm out to 62mm. Of course, with an increased stroke comes a new crankshaft; and with a new crank comes the need for new cases. Inside these.

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The RD400 is a 399 cc (24.3 cu in) two-stroke air cooled six-speed motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1976 until 1979. It evolved directly from the Yamaha RD350. The 350 evolved into the RD400C in 1976, the "D", "E" in '77, '78 respectively and the final model, the white 1979 RD400F.

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Introduced in 1975 to replace the RD350, the Yamaha RD400 would quickly become the alpha wolf of the late 70s sport middleweights, producing ~40 horsepower at 7000 rpm. Front wheels soared all over the world with that two-stroke straight-twin wailing beneath them. Said Classic Bike Guide in a recent retrospective:

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Thanks to 44 horsepower, the bigger RD was capable of hitting the ton with a top speed of 105 miles per hour. Most people know the 400 simply for being an easier to ride upgrade over the 350, but it was also notable for being the first production motorcycle to feature cast wheels as standard.

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Year. 1979. Category. Classic. Rating. 3.8 See the detailed rating of design and look, engine performance, reliability, fun-factor, etc. Compare with any other bike. Engine and transmission. Displacement. 399.0 ccm (24.35 cubic inches)

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The combination of 40 horsepower and less than 350lb dry weight gave the RD zippy acceleration through its six gears and an acceptable top speed of just under the ton. It was very competitively priced: Honda's four-cylinder four-stroke CB400 cost a massive 17% more than the Yamaha. The RD400 also beat the Z400, KH400 and GT380 on price while.

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The Yamaha RD400 is an even better version of America's previous favorite 2-stroke motorcycle, the RD350.. low noise was as important to Yamaha as high horsepower was to the customer. Each piston had a small, roughly 4mm-high and 10mm-wide cutaway on the bottom edge of the front skirt, which allowed direct passage from the crankcase to the.

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Yamaha RD 400 is produced in 1978-79. Engine is Two stroke, parallel twin cylinder, reed-valve torque induction, displacement 398 cc / 24.2 cu-in , produces power 44 hp / 32.3 kW @ 7500 rpm and 41.1 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m @ 7000 rpm. Yamaha RD 400 top speed is 106.8 mph 172 km/h.

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