Yamaha 250 V4

Yamaha 250 V4[1][2]
ManufacturerYamaha
Production1967–1968
Class250 cc
Engine246.3 cc (15.03 cu in) 2-stroke, liquid-cooled, 70° V4
Bore / stroke44 mm × 40.5 mm (1.73 in × 1.59 in)
Top speed144 mph (232 km/h)
Power> 73 hp (54 kW) @ 14000 rpm
Transmission8-speed, chain final drive[3]
SuspensionTelescopic forks (front); swing arm with twin spring/shock absorbers (rear)
BrakesTwin leading-shoe drum (front & rear)
Tires

Yamaha 250 V4 (RD05A) is an air-cooled road racing motorcycle made by Yamaha, produced between 1967 and 1968, and competed until 1972.[4][5][6]

References

  1. ^ "1968 RD05A - Communication Plaza | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd". global.yamaha-motor.com.
  2. ^ "Yamaha - 250 RD 06 A". Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  3. ^ West, Phil. "10 most extreme 1960/70s race bikes". Bennetts UK.
  4. ^ "1969 - Racing Information | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd". global.yamaha-motor.com.
  5. ^ "RD05A - Racing Information | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd". global.yamaha-motor.com.
  6. ^ "Our Racing Heritage - 1960 - Yamaha Motor Europe". www.yamaha-motor.eu.