YAMAHA RD 350 : The Yamaha RD350 is one of the most influential motorcycles ever created. It was a "Giant Killer". Another Two Stroke street motorcycle that would put a beat down to many bikes twice and three times it's engine size. The RD350 was Yamaha's updated answer to it's past twin cylinder two strokes. The RD350 boldly improved in the game with "Reed Valve Induction". This gave the RD350 more power and a smoother range compared to earlier piston port models. (R5)
Like most of Yamaha's two stroke twins, they were light weight which produced super fast handling. The RD350 was born champion on the race track as well as the street.
The RD 350 has a huge following of fanatical dedicated owners, as well a wide selection of after market parts. For decades there have been entire businesses based solely other this motorcycle.
The Yamaha RD 350
likes to wheelie. How do I know? I've owned the Yamaha R5 and the RZ 350.