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Motorcycle description sheet YamahaRD 400 1978

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RD 400 1977
RD 400 1977
Model sold in
1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

Performance

Specifications
Yamaha RD 400 1978
  • Chassis
  • Frame : Double tubular steel cradle
  • Fuel capacity : 16,50 liters (4,36 US gallons)
  • Seat height : 800 mm (31,50 in)
  • Length : 2 015 mm (79,33 in)
  • Width : 830 mm (32,68 in)
  • Min height : 1 085 mm (42,72 in)
  • Wheelbase : 1 350 mm (53,15 in)
  • Dry weight : 157 kg
  • Curb mass : 175 kg
  • Front axle
  • Telescopic fork Ø 35 mm (1.38 in), Wheel travel : 120 mm (4,72 in)
  • Braking 1 disc Ø 267 mm (10.51 in), single-piston caliper
  • Front wheel : 3 / 25 - 18 → Order this type of tire
Yamaha RD 400 1978 specifications
  • Transmission
  • 6 stage gearbox , manual
  • Secondary by chain
  • Rear axle
  • 2 amortisseurs latéraux, Wheel travel : 80 mm (3,15 in)
  • Braking 1 disc Ø 267 mm (10.51 in), single-piston caliper
  • Rear wheel : 3 / 50 - 18 → Order this type of tire
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Torque

Yamaha RD 400 1978 : 4.2 mkg
Suzuki GT 380 1978 : 3.9 mkg

Power

Yamaha RD 400 1978 : 40 ch (39,40 hp)
Suzuki GT 380 1978 : 37 ch (36,50 hp)

Power-to-Weight ratio

Yamaha RD 400 1978 : 3.98 kg/ch
Suzuki GT 380 1978 : 5.01 kg/ch

Torque-to-Weight ratio

Yamaha RD 400 1978 : 37.38 kg/mkg
Suzuki GT 380 1978 : 46.92 kg/mkg

Speed

Yamaha RD 400 1978 : 175 km/h (108,70 mph)
Suzuki GT 380 1978 : 170 km/h (105,60 mph)
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