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<b>Yamaha RD350</b><br><br><b>Engine:</b> Air-cooled, two-stroke twin; reed-valve induction<br><b>Displacement:</b> 347cc<br><b>Bore x stroke:</b> 64.0 x 54.0mm<br><b>Compression ratio:</b> 6.8:1<br><b>Carburetion:</b> 2, Mikuni VM28 SC<br><b>Ignition:</b> Battery, dual coils, breaker points<br><b>Lubrication:</b> Constant-flow Autolube oil-injection<br><b>Primary drive:</b> Helical gear, 2.87:1<br><b>Final drive:</b> No. 530 chain, 2.67<br><b>Battery:</b> 12V/5.5AH<br><b>Front brake:</b> One, dual-piston caliper, 267mm disc<br><b>Rear brake:</b> Single-leading-shoe, 178mm drum<br><b>Front tire:</b> 3.00 x 18 in. Dunlop F7<br><b>Rear tire:</b> 3.50 x 18 in. Dunlop K95<br><b>Rake/trail:</b> 27.5 deg./4.2 in. (106mm)<br><b>Wheelbase:</b> 52 in. (1321mm)<br><b>Seat height:</b> 31.5 in. (800mm)<br><b>Top speed:</b> 106 mph<br><b>Best 1/4-mile acceleration: 14.48 sec. @ 89.8 mph

Great Bikes of the 70's: Yamaha RD350

Yamaha RD350

Engine: Air-cooled, two-stroke twin; reed-valve induction
Displacement: 347cc
Bore x stroke: 64.0 x 54.0mm
Compression ratio: 6.8:1
Carburetion: 2, Mikuni VM28 SC
Ignition: Battery, dual coils, breaker points
Lubrication: Constant-flow Autolube oil-injection
Primary drive: Helical gear, 2.87:1
Final drive: No. 530 chain, 2.67
Battery: 12V/5.5AH
Front brake: One, dual-piston caliper, 267mm disc
Rear brake: Single-leading-shoe, 178mm drum
Front tire: 3.00 x 18 in. Dunlop F7
Rear tire: 3.50 x 18 in. Dunlop K95
Rake/trail: 27.5 deg./4.2 in. (106mm)
Wheelbase: 52 in. (1321mm)
Seat height: 31.5 in. (800mm)
Top speed: 106 mph
Best 1/4-mile acceleration: 14.48 sec. @ 89.8 mph View Related Article