This Yamaha RD got away, but there are more like it here.

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Seller: BRWenger
Location: Campbellsport, Wisconsin 53010
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 351-105973
  • 12k Miles Shown
  • 374cc Two-Stroke Parallel Twin
  • Six-Speed Transmission
  • Metallic Dark Red Paint
  • Black & White Graphics
  • Two-Up Seat w/Passenger Grab Strap
  • 18" Wire Spoke Wheels
  • Front Disc Brake
  • Autolube Oil Injection System
  • Aftermarket Air Filter
  • Mikuni Carburetors w/Replacement Jets
  • Bright Fenders & Mirrors
  • Center & Side Stands
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #88634


This 1973 Yamaha RD350 is finished in metallic dark red with black and white graphics and powered by an air-cooled 347cc two-stroke parallel twin paired with a six-speed transmission. Equipment includes a front disc brake, Autolube oil injection, a kick starter, a replacement air filter, a two-up seat, 18″ wire-spoke wheels, twin Mikuni carburetors, polished mirrors and fenders, and both center and side stands. This RD350 was acquired by the seller in September 2021 and is now offered at no reserve with a clean Wisconsin title in the seller’s name.

No Reserve: 1973 Yamaha RD350

The bike is finished in metallic dark red with black and white graphics over a double-cradle frame. Equipment includes street lighting, a two-up seat with a passenger grab strap, and both center and side stands as well as a bright chain guard, fenders, and mirrors. Photos showing blemishes on the fuel tank and side panels can be viewed in the gallery below.

No Reserve: 1973 Yamaha RD350

Wire-spoke 18″ wheels wear Bridgestone Battlax BT45 tires that were reportedly mounted within the last 300 miles. Braking is handled by a single disc up front and a drum at the rear. Suspension consists of a conventional fork and dual adjustable chrome shocks mounted to the swingarm. Oxidation is visible on the fork lowers.

No Reserve: 1973 Yamaha RD350

The instrument cluster houses a Nippon Seiki 120-mph speedometer, a matching tachometer with an 8,500-rpm redline, and four warning lights as well as the keyed ignition switch. The five-digit odometer shows 12k miles, approximately 1,200 of which were ridden by the seller.

No Reserve: 1973 Yamaha RD350

The air-cooled 374cc two-stroke twin features a kick starter and Yamaha’s Autolube oil injection system, and it produced 39 horsepower when new. The seller states that the bike is equipped with an aftermarket air filter and that the twin Mikuni carburetors were fitted with replacement jets to match under previous ownership. Scrapes are noted on the two-into-two chrome exhaust system.

No Reserve: 1973 Yamaha RD350

The number 351105973 stamped on the engine case matches the number stamped on the frame, a photo of which can be viewed in the gallery.

No Reserve: 1973 Yamaha RD350

Power is sent to the rear wheel through a six-speed transmission and a drive chain.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $6,300 by TopherJ
Auction Ended October 26, 2022 at 3:09PM PT
Bids 30
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