Yamaha RD 250-350-400-500: Books - History and Types

Yamaha RD250 / 350LCs (1980-1996) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Yamaha RD 250 / 350 LC motorcycles from the years 1980-1996.

• The articles, taken from contemporary British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Yamaha RD350 & 400 (1972-1979) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Yamaha RD350 and 400 motorcycles from the years 1972-1979. Describes the Yamaha RD350, B, RD400, C, D, E, F and Daytona Special.

• The 30 articles, taken from contemporary British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also technical specifications, driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Yamaha RD 500 LC and RZ 500: icons of the ‘80s

This book represents a tribute to a motorcycle that, despite being over 20 years old, still fascinates motorcycle fans all over the world. The four-cylinder two-stroke engine design, coupled with the racetrack refugee looks, was clearly used by Yamaha to capture the imagination of the motorcyclist who wished to emulate Kenny Roberts and his 500cc Grand Prix racer.