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|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Sport Bike | ||
|engine = Two stroke, parallel twin cylinder | |engine = Two stroke, parallel twin cylinder | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = 6.2 :1 | |compression = 6.2 :1 | ||
|top_speed = 114 mph / 183.4 km/h | |top_speed = 114 mph / 183.4 km/h | ||
|power = | |power = 59.0 HP (44.0 KW) @ 9000RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM | ||
|fuel_system = | |fuel_system = | ||
|ignition = Flywheel [[magneto]] CDI | |ignition = Flywheel [[magneto]] CDI | ||
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|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = 1365 mm / 53.7 in | |wheelbase = 1365 mm / 53.7 in | ||
|length = | |length = 81.89 inches (2080 mm) | ||
|width = | |width = 29.49 inches (749 mm) | ||
|height = | |height = | ||
|seat_height = 785 mm / 30.9 in | |seat_height = 785 mm / 30.9 in | ||
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|competition = | |competition = | ||
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The '''[[Yamaha]] RZ 350LC''' was a Parallel twin cylinder, two-stroke, liquid-cooled Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] in 1980. Max [[torque]] was 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 59.0 HP (44.0 KW) @ 9000 RPM. It could reach a top speed of 114 mph / 183.4 km/h. | |||
It could reach a top speed of 114 mph / 183.4 km/h. | |||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 3.00-18 front [[tire]] and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 267mm disc 1 piston caliper in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a 32mm stanchion tube forks while the rear was equipped with a Single shock cantilever 5-way adjustable spring preload. The RZ350LC was fitted with a 16.5 Liters / 4.3 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 143 kg / 315.2 lbs. The wheelbase was 1365 mm / 53.7 in long. | It came with a 3.00-18 front [[tire]] and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 267mm disc 1 piston caliper in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a 32mm stanchion tube forks while the rear was equipped with a Single shock cantilever 5-way adjustable spring preload. The RZ350LC was fitted with a 16.5 Liters / 4.3 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 143 kg / 315.2 lbs. The wheelbase was 1365 mm / 53.7 in long. | ||
==1980 - 1984 Yamaha RZ 350LC== | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:yamaha-rz-350lc-1980-1984-4.jpg|600px|1980 - 1984 Yamaha RZ 350LC | |||
File:yamaha-rz-350lc-1980-1984-3.jpg|600px|1980 - 1984 Yamaha RZ 350LC | |||
File:yamaha-rz-350lc-1980-1984-2.jpg|600px|1980 - 1984 Yamaha RZ 350LC | |||
File:yamaha-rz-350lc-1980-1984-1.jpg|600px|1980 - 1984 Yamaha RZ 350LC | |||
File:yamaha-rz-350lc-1980-1984-0.jpg|600px|1980 - 1984 Yamaha RZ 350LC | |||
</gallery> | |||
The RZ 350LC had a variable exhaust port valve called the Yamaha Power Valve System (YPVS) that was controlled by a basic computer. The YPVS could open and close the valve to move the height of the exhaust port and thus affect the exhaust port timing. | |||
== Photos == | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:Yamaha-RD350LC-83--1.jpg|600px|Yamaha RZ350LC | |||
File:Yamaha-RZ350-81.jpg|600px|Yamaha RZ350LC | |||
File:Yamaha-RD-350K-SP.jpg|600px|Yamaha RZ350LC | |||
File:Yamaha-RZ350-82.jpg|600px|Yamaha RZ350LC | |||
File:Yamaha-RD350LC-84---2.jpg|600px|Yamaha RZ350LC | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Overview == | |||
Specification sheets display lots of useful numbers, but those numbers | | Specification sheets display lots of useful numbers, but those numbers | | ||