Yamaha RD 400
Regarded by many as the ultimate "head bangers" bike, the RD400 was endowed with the DNA of the companies two stroke road racing twins. Vivid acceleration, good handling, excellent brakes and a potential 110mph top speed combined with good looks to ensure the models popularity both on the road and on the track.The RD 400 was a quick, pre-LC street racer. Fast enough for almost anyone with demon acceleration, but extremely weak brakes. Engine wear was the big problem along with rising prices caused by the Jap Classic brigade. The final E-version with cast wheels and electronic ignition was the best buy. Original pipes totally unobtainable nowadays.
RD 400 info;
- Engine - 398cc, 2 stroke twin
- Power - 40 bhp
- Top Speed - 106mph
- Dry Weight - 166kg (365 lb)
- Consumption - 47mpg
- Launched - 1976-1980
- Air-cooled, two stroke, parallel twin cylinder.
- 43mpg
- 171kg
- 6 speed
- 35bhp @ 7000rpm