Yamaha - RD400DX - 400 cc - 1978
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€ 220
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Selected by John Searle
Over 25 years' experience with classic motorcycles and international racing participation.
Estimate € 6,500 - € 7,200
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This Yamaha RD400DX was first registered in 1978 and has matching frame and engine numbers.
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Description from the seller
This Yamaha RD400DX has recently been thoroughly overhauled, with no expense spared to bring it both technically and visually into good condition.
The Yamaha still has matching numbers.
The motorcycle starts, runs and rides fantastically, in part thanks to a number of valuable upgrades and renewals.
Main advantages & recent renewals:
Block revision (top end): The cylinders have been professionally honed and fitted with brand-new pistons. Since this work, only 12 kilometers have been ridden. The engine will therefore still need a gentle break-in.
Ignition: The old contact points have been replaced with a reliable electronic ignition. This provides perfect timing, a sharper throttle response and never dealing with tuning again.
Ride comfort: Equipped with a set of new rear springs for a tight and comfortable ride.
Seat: The seat has been completely reupholstered with an eye for the original design. The foam and cover are in new condition.
Lighting: The indicators have all been replaced for a fresh and well-working look.
The Yamaha looks stunning for its age. Downside: It has a less attractive spot on the tank at the left front.
Thanks to the electronic ignition it starts readily and the engine runs beautifully linearly through the revs and has the unmistakable two-stroke sound.
An absolute classic for the enthusiast of fast, characterful two-strokes. one you can hop on and immediately turn heads with.
This Yamaha RD400DX has recently been thoroughly overhauled, with no expense spared to bring it both technically and visually into good condition.
The Yamaha still has matching numbers.
The motorcycle starts, runs and rides fantastically, in part thanks to a number of valuable upgrades and renewals.
Main advantages & recent renewals:
Block revision (top end): The cylinders have been professionally honed and fitted with brand-new pistons. Since this work, only 12 kilometers have been ridden. The engine will therefore still need a gentle break-in.
Ignition: The old contact points have been replaced with a reliable electronic ignition. This provides perfect timing, a sharper throttle response and never dealing with tuning again.
Ride comfort: Equipped with a set of new rear springs for a tight and comfortable ride.
Seat: The seat has been completely reupholstered with an eye for the original design. The foam and cover are in new condition.
Lighting: The indicators have all been replaced for a fresh and well-working look.
The Yamaha looks stunning for its age. Downside: It has a less attractive spot on the tank at the left front.
Thanks to the electronic ignition it starts readily and the engine runs beautifully linearly through the revs and has the unmistakable two-stroke sound.
An absolute classic for the enthusiast of fast, characterful two-strokes. one you can hop on and immediately turn heads with.
Details
Brand
Yamaha
Model type
RD400DX
Engine size (in cc)
400
Year of first registration
1978
Condition
Very good
Registration papers
with Belgian registration
Mileage
27883 km
Frame number
1A3-004381
Engine number
1A3-004381
Located in country
Netherlands
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
No
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