New Yamaha RD350

[racer51]

Could this bike be headed to production? Eric F found this image

 

[Dean]

I was just about to laugh when I read the title "new". I'm not sure a 350 4 stroke would cut it in today's market though.

 

[Dean]

wait...on looking at the mockup closer, it's starting to look like a 2-stroke! Do you think they'd pass emissions and sound in North America?

 

[JDS]

ha. I kinda like that look. Make it a 500cc 2 stroke & it would be a blast.

 

[racer51]

Teasing us...

This bike was created as a 2-stroke and you guys are right, it would probably never see the light of day with a 2-stroke motor. IF this were to happen, the power to weight ratio of this mock-up would put it on par with a modern 600.

Put a 4-stroke lump in this bike and it's "just another" motorcycle. Unless, maybe they considerd super-charging!

 

[testarossa]

Wow.. Awesome bike.. Hmmm I prefer a pure black color...

 

[Mr. Norm37]

They should stuff a 450 thumper in there.

 

[Planepower]

I agree with Norm - a YZF450 thumper and that bike would be a rocket.
Rather sexy image, i must say.

 

[YZF1000jon]

It would be fun, but the 450's are getting to be more maintenance intensive than ever, and considerably more expensive than the 2 smokes were to maintain.