Yamaha RD 50
The Yamaha RD 50 is a small motorcycle that was manufactured from 1974 to 1984 by Yamaha Motor Co., LTD ( Japan ). It was offered in three versions:
| designation | Yamaha RD 50 (DX) | Yamaha RD 50 M | Yamaha RD 50 MX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type designation | 353 | 2E0 | 13M |
| Construction year | 1974-1979 | 1977-1982 | 1981-1984 |
| Art | Moped | Mokick | Mokick |
| engine | Air-cooled single - cylinder two-stroke engine , reverse flushing, light metal cylinder with light metal head, diaphragm control, fresh oil lubrication with pump | air-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke engine, reverse flushing, cast iron cylinder with light metal head, diaphragm control, fresh oil lubrication with pump (cylinder codes: 49cc-A, 49cc-B, 2L4) | air-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke engine, reverse flushing, cast iron cylinder with light metal head, diaphragm control, fresh oil lubrication with pump (cylinder identification: 2L4) |
| power | 4.5 kW (6.25 hp) at 8,500 rpm | 2 kW (3 PS) at 5,000 rpm | 2.2 kW (3.1 hp) at 5,100 rpm |
| Secondary translation | 13:42 | 11:51, with expert opinion 13:52 (18 ") | 12:48 |
| Carburetor | Mikuni VM19 later VM20 | Teikei Y 14 P | Teikei Y 14 P |
| circuit | Fußgeschaltetes five-speed gearbox , jaw-type shift , Kickstarter | Foot-shifted five-speed gearbox, dog clutch, kick starter | Foot-shifted four-speed gearbox, dog clutch, kick starter |
| Top speed | 85 km / h | 40 km / h, with certificate 50 km / h | 40 km / h |
| Colours | red, green, gray, blue each with 17 inch spoked wheels | white (1979-80), black (1979-82), red (1978, 1980-82), blue (1977-78), gray (1977-78) in combination with gold-colored or red cast wheels, model years 1977-78 and partly 1979 with spoked wheels in 17 and 18 inches | white, black, blue in combination with gold-colored cast wheels |
| particularities | extremely rare in Germany today, low sales | Was sold in three different paint versions (1977-78, 1978-79, 1980-82), frame like the RD50 (DX), but different electrical equipment as well as modified engine and exhaust | Mono-Cross wheel suspension (De Carbon) at the rear, almost identical to the Yamaha RD 80 MX |