Yamaha

YAMAHA RD 350LC YPVS KENNY ROBERTS SIGNATURE 1984

YAMAHA RD 350LC YPVS KENNY ROBERTS SIGNATURE 1984
YAMAHA RD 350LC YPVS KENNY ROBERTS SIGNATURE 1984 · Photo: Mark Romanoff at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELYAMAHA RD 350LC YPVS KENNY ROBERTS SIGNATURE 1984
Year1984
Engine TypeTwo stroke, parallel twin with electronically actuated exhaust port valve (YPVS)
Displacement / Capacity347 cc / 21.1 cu in
Bore X Stroke64 x 54 mm
Compression Ratio6.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power43.9 kW / 59 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque47 Nm / 34.7 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
IgnitionFlywheel magneto CDI
Induction2 x 26 mm Mikuni slide-needle carburettors
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationAutolube
Gear Box6 speed
ClutchWet multi-plate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameWelded steel tubular, full loop
Front Suspension32 mm stanchion telescopic forks, 140 mm / 5.5 in travel
Rear SuspensionSingle shock cantilever, 5-way adjustable spring preload, 95 mm / 3.7 in travel
Front Brakes2 x 267 mm discs, single piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 267 mm disc
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2133.6 mm / 84 in
Overall Width736.6 mm / 29 in
Overall Height—
Seat Height800 mm / 31.5 in
Wheelbase1384.3 mm / 54.5 in
Ground Clearance171.4 mm / 6.75 in
Dry Weight145 kg / 320 lbs
Wet Weight149 kg / 328 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre90/90-18
Rear Tyre110/80-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity16.6 Litres / 4.4 US gal
Fuel Consumption43 mpg
Top Speed188.2 km/h / 117 mph
Yamaha file

A livery edition of the YPVS twin carrying Kenny Roberts signature graphics, the famous yellow-and-black bumblebee scheme in the US market. The published figures match the standard YPVS; the difference was cosmetic, marking Yamaha's three-time world champion.