Yamaha

YAMAHA RZ 201 ROTARY CONCEPT 1972

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YAMAHA RZ 201 ROTARY CONCEPT 1972 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELYAMAHA RZ 201 ROTARY CONCEPT 1972
Year1972
Engine TypeTwin-rotor Wankel (rotary), liquid cooled
Displacement / Capacity660 cc (2 x 330 cc)
Bore X Stroke—
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power68 PS @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque7.8 kgf-m @ 4000 rpm
IgnitionCDI
Induction—
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationCharge Cooled Rotor system (oil injected into mixture from the carburetor)
Gear Box5 speed
Clutch—
Final DriveSilent chain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front Suspension—
Rear Suspension—
Front Brakes—
Rear Brakes—
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase1485 mm
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight220 kg
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre—
Rear Tyre—
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity—
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Yamaha file

Yamaha's rotary concept shown at the 1972 Tokyo Motor Show, developed with Yanmar under an NSU licence. It used two counter-rotating rotors and a combined periphery/side port system, with oil injected into the mixture to lube and cool the rotors. It never reached series production, though its build quality led many to treat it as a prototype.