Light as a 250 and powerful as a 500, no range of motorcycles better exemplifies the Japanese approach to making a 350 than Yamaha’s characterful two-stroke twins, the first to make an impact in the UK being the YR3. The YR5 followed and then in 1973 came the first of a new family: the RD350. Together with Yamaha’s other two-strokes, the new RD350 featured reed valves, an innovation that made for superior breathing and a broader spread of power. The cycle parts remained much the same as those of the preceding YR5, but for the important introduction of a front disc brake. Testing an RD350 in 1975, Bike magazine found it, “a very loveable bike; its finely judged blend of civilisation and brutality should appeal to anyone who wants an oil-tight, hassle-free mount which still has that old time quality known as ‘Balls’.” The private vendor purchased this example two years ago, since when it has been kept in his private collection and only used for a handful of short trips. Fitted with a new battery and two new Continental tyres, it is presented in generally very good condition and offered with fresh MoT/road fund licence and Swansea V5. A chrome-plated swinging arm is the only listed deviation from stock.
Light as a 250 and powerful as a 500, no range of motorcycles better exemplifies the Japanese approach to making a 350 than Yamaha’s characterful two-stroke twins, the first to make an impact in the UK being the YR3. The YR5 followed and then in 1973 came the first of a new family: the RD350. Together with Yamaha’s other two-strokes, the new RD350 featured reed valves, an innovation that made for superior breathing and a broader spread of power. The cycle parts remained much the same as those of the preceding YR5, but for the important introduction of a front disc brake. Testing an RD350 in 1975, Bike magazine found it, “a very loveable bike; its finely judged blend of civilisation and brutality should appeal to anyone who wants an oil-tight, hassle-free mount which still has that old time quality known as ‘Balls’.” The private vendor purchased this example two years ago, since when it has been kept in his private collection and only used for a handful of short trips. Fitted with a new battery and two new Continental tyres, it is presented in generally very good condition and offered with fresh MoT/road fund licence and Swansea V5. A chrome-plated swinging arm is the only listed deviation from stock.
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