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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" and "E" in '77–'78 and the final model, the white 1979 RD400F. (The model year for the first RD400, which was sold in the U.S. in the summer of 1975, was 1976.) The RD series was discontinued due to new emissions rules in the late 70's and eventually all road motorcycles were 4-stroke engines and did not burn oil with the fuel mixture to lubricate the pistons.

RD400
1978 Yamaha RD400 DX
ManufacturerYamaha Motor Company
Production1975–1980
1976–1979 (model years)
PredecessorYamaha RD350
SuccessorYamaha RD350LC
Yamaha RZ350
ClassStandard
Engine399 cc (24.3 cu in), air-cooled, two-stroke, straight twin
Bore / stroke64 mm × 62 mm (2.5 in × 2.4 in)
Compression ratio6.2:1
Top speed106.8 mph (171.9 km/h)[1]
Power44 bhp (33 kW) @ 7,000 rpm[1]
Torque30.3 lb⋅ft (41.1 N⋅m) @ 6,500 rpm[1]
Ignition typeKick start: points (CDI ignition from 1978)
Transmission6-speed manual, chain final drive
Frame typeTubular twin cradle
SuspensionFront: telescopic forks
Rear: swingarm with twin rear shock absorbers
BrakesSingle disc brake, front and rear
TiresFront: 3.00 x 18
Rear: 3.50 x 18
Rake, trail27.5°, 110 mm (4.3 in)
Wheelbase1,330 mm (52.5 in)
DimensionsW: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Seat height800 mm (31.5 in)
Weight165 kg (364 lb) (with 4.5 l; 1.2 US gal (1 imp gal) of fuel)[1] (wet)
Fuel capacity16.5 l (3.6 imp gal; 4.4 US gal)
Oil capacity1.6 litres (1.7 US qt)
Fuel consumption30 to 42 mpgimp (9.4 to 6.7 L/100 km; 25 to 35 mpgUS)[1]
1977 RD400 US Model in Blue
1977 RD400 US Model in Blue

The RD400 came with a unique self-cancelling light system that measured wheel rotations after the indicator lights were enabled. Also, for convenience, the RD did not require pre-mix fuel in the tank since it came with a 2-stroke oil pump which delivered the appropriate amount of oil when the throttle was engaged.

The brakes were single disc front and rear. It could complete a standing quarter-mile in 14.01 seconds.[1]

The RD400C was the first motorcycle by a major manufacturer to be fitted with cast wheels.[2]

In 1979 the RD was fitted with a capacitor discharge electronic ignition (CDI) unit, as well as thinner spoked cast wheels, a new foot peg position, and some minor engine modifications.


See also



References


  1. Bike. Bauer. May 1979. p. 71. {{cite magazine}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. Gingerelli, Dain (July 1993). "RD Days". Cycle World. pp. 76–86.

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[de] Yamaha RD 400

Die Yamaha RD 400 ist wie die Yamaha RD 250 ein Zweitaktmotorrad des japanischen Motorradherstellers Yamaha.
- [en] Yamaha RD400



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