1972 Yamaha RD350

Highlights

Tidy and very original ‘70s junior superbike

Recent dyno test shows engine performs to factory spec

MOT to December 2024 with no advisories

Good history file of regular maintenance

Great example of these much loved icons

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The Appeal

The RD350 was the junior superbike with genuine racing heritage. That prefix stands for ‘Race Developed’ and refers to the 350cc parallel twin that proven itself on track.

There really was nothing quite like the RD350 at the time.  It was a quick, exciting and inexpensive bike and buyers absolutely loved them.

For all the same reasons, they still do. This one fits right in, a tidy and very original ‘72 that came to these shores in 2019. It has been well maintained since, recent work including a new drive chain, indicators and speedo plus a dyno set up and fresh spark plugs. Buyers will be pleased to know that the dyno test confirms it still has the same bhp on tap that it did when new.

It is registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt. Usefully for buyers it has been regularly MOT’d since arriving here,the current test running to December 2024 with no advisories.

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History and Paperwork

First registered 1972

Imported to the UK in 2019

Matching engine and frame numbers: 351108463

1 key

V5 in current keeper’s name

Some history and invoices included in file

Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt

Very sparing use since arriving in 2019 according to MOT history

Four registered keepers since arriving in the UK

Dynojet print out showing over 38bhp - when new these bikes had up to 39bhp

March 2023 check over plus new drive chain, indicators and speedometer

Dyno set up and spark plugs in July 2023

Current MOT to 10th December 2024 with no advisories and 6,741 miles showing

Replacement speedo shows 2,663 miles

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The Condition

Thorougly modern design with twin down tube steel frame and slim front forks

Finished in factory correct dark red metallic with very good paintwork and finish

Largely factory standard bike but with black exhaust rather than factory chromed unit

Chromework and fittings including lights are in very good condition

Yamaha-branded saddle in good order

Tyres in good condition showing good tread

Yamaha factory-correct white and black decals appear in very good order

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The Mechanics

Air cooled 347cc ‘race developed’ parallel twin engine

Dyno tested at over 38bhp which compares favourably to factory 39bhp

Black finish exhaust system

6spd manual chain-driven gearbox

Twin rear shock absorbers

Said to run and drive very well without issues to note

No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT test

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