Talk:Yamaha RD350

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How about the Yamaha RC? Or was that only sold overseas?

" wasn't the rc the first liquid cooled version of the rd??"

59.92.144.128 01:16, 8 October 2006 (UTC)" Does anybody have info about the high-torque and low torque exhausts for the rd 350. it was atleast present in india..."59.92.144.128 01:16, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

In answer to your question: The liquid cooled version was the RD350LC (affectionately known as the 'Elsie' in the UK). This was later given a massive improvement by the development of the Yamaha Power Valve System - adding the letters YPVS to the model. This model continued in production well into the eighties. Production was continued in Brazil for a time with a much improved twin headlamp facelift. However a dramatic decrease in build quality sealed the demise initially started by tighter emission controls. Of course the model letters may well have been different in different countries.

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I was interested to read the comments about the RD model designation. While not in a position to gainsay the Yamaha mechanic quoted, I distinctly remember the RD designation being marketed in the UK as "Race Developed" (which is one of the explanations mentioned in the preamble on this subject). Maybe it was just a marketng ploy, but my memory is very clear because I bought one! 204.104.55.242 10:44, 8 March 2007 (UTC)