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General information |
Model name
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Yamaha RD 80 LC |
Year
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1982 |
Category
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Sport |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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79.0 ccm (4.82 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Single cylinder, two-stroke |
Power
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10.0 HP (7.3 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
Torque
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9.4 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 6.9 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
Top speed
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128.7 km/h (80.0 mph) |
Max RPM
|
12000 |
Compression
|
7.1:1 |
Bore x stroke
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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
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Single expansion chamber |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Steel cradle |
Front suspension
|
Telescopic forks |
Rear suspension
|
Yamaha monoshock |
Front tire
|
2.50 -18 |
Rear tire
|
2.76 -18 |
Front brakes
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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
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0.1282 HP/kg |
Seat height
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765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
|
790 mm (31.1 inches) |
Overall length
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2035 mm (80.1 inches) |
Overall width
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685 mm (27.0 inches) |
Ground clearance
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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
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White or blue |
Starter
|
Kick |
Comments
|
This is the UK model. Only in production for 4 years 1979/82. |
Modifications compared to previous model
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No changes in any year (Europe got a different model a RD125LC lookalike). |
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