YAMAHA YD-3 (1960-1962) Specs, Performance & Photos
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Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1960, 1961, 1962
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This machine was a luxury version of the YD2, with a nice large fuel tank (with for the first time the tuning fork logo), larger hubs and an engine which developed 1 hp more. But the mid-1960s suddenly turned Japanese motorcycle cottage industries into international powerhouses with names that would turn "Japanese" from a slur, synonymous with cheap dinnerware, into a virtue. The biggest, of course, was Honda. But following closely on its heels was Yamaha.
YAMAHA YD-3 1960-1962
YAMAHA YD-3 250
| engine specs | Type: | Twin cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled | Displacement: | 246 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.2x2.0 in OR 56 mm | Compression Ratio: | 7.5:1 | Horsepower: | 24/7500 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 18.1/7500 lb-ft/RPM OR 25/7500 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Carburetor |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-Speed | Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Double cradle frame | Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks with hydraulic damping | Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | Front Brake: | Drum | Rear Brake: | Drum |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | 79 in OR 2007 mm | Overall Width: | 31.2 in OR 792 mm | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | 57.9 in OR 1471 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 320 lbs OR 145 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 6 gallons OR 22.7 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 3.00-18 | Rear: | 3.25-18 |
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| power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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