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Yamaha RD 80 LC 19821982 Yamaha RD 80 LC specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
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| General information | |
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| Model name | Yamaha RD 80 LC |
| Year | 1982 |
| Category | Sport |
| Rating | 3.0 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 79.0 ccm (4.82 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Power | 10.0 HP (7.3 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 9.4 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 6.9 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Top speed | 128.7 km/h (80.0 mph) |
| Max RPM | 12000 |
| Compression | 7.1:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 49.0 x 42.0 mm (1.9 x 1.7 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni VM18 |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet plate |
| Exhaust system | Single expansion chamber |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Steel cradle |
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Yamaha monoshock |
| Front tire | 2.50 -18 |
| Rear tire | 2.76 -18 |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Single sliding piston caliper |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 78.0 kg (172.0 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1282 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2035 mm (80.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 685 mm (27.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 195 mm (7.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1230 mm (48.4 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 10.00 litres (2.64 US gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 1.10 litres (0.29 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | White or blue |
| Starter | Kick |
| Comments | This is the UK model. Only in production for 4 years 1979/82. |
| Modifications compared to previous model | No changes in any year (Europe got a different model a RD125LC lookalike). |
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| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 82 Yamaha RD 80 LC discussion group or the general Yamaha discussion group. |
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