Is the RD350 a good bike to own?
From a practical point of view, the RD350 range is still an eminently viable bike to both own and maintain. Provided with quality oil and petrol, the engine is a paragon of reliability.
Why did the RD 350 go through carb revisions?
In an attempt to potentially sanitise the 350’s performance and curb an alleged thirst, successive RDs went through a number of carb and inlet revisions. Although still capable of frightening wheelies and phenomenal acceleration, the B model was, perversely, also capable of outstanding fuel efficiency.
Where does the hvccycle RD350 350B come from?
To further illustrate the bike’s inherent strength, the 350B was made under licence in India as the Rajdoot (or Ambassador) where its ‘bullet’ (sic) proof credentials made it a firm favourite with the locals. If buying now make sure you aren’t looking at a 250 that’s had bigger barrels and pistons simply lamped on its crankcases.
When did the Yamaha RD350 go off the road?
It has been a California motorcycle since 1970 and has it’s original Blue California License plate currently registered with the DMV. I registered the bike as non-operated in 2014 and you will only need to transfer title and pay the current registration to put this bike back on the road in CA.
From a practical point of view, the RD350 range is still an eminently viable bike to both own and maintain. Provided with quality oil and petrol, the engine is a paragon of reliability.
In an attempt to potentially sanitise the 350’s performance and curb an alleged thirst, successive RDs went through a number of carb and inlet revisions. Although still capable of frightening wheelies and phenomenal acceleration, the B model was, perversely, also capable of outstanding fuel efficiency.
To further illustrate the bike’s inherent strength, the 350B was made under licence in India as the Rajdoot (or Ambassador) where its ‘bullet’ (sic) proof credentials made it a firm favourite with the locals. If buying now make sure you aren’t looking at a 250 that’s had bigger barrels and pistons simply lamped on its crankcases.
What’s the difference between the RD350 B and 350A?
As far as is known, all UK RD350Bs came equipped with a six-speed ‘box, whereas the RD350 and 350A had the sixth gear blocked off and re-geared to suit. The B model arrived with the sixth gear fully functional and safe.