Author: Akshat Kashyap 13/04/24
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Perhaps motivated by the DKW design that served as the inspiration for its debut motorcycle, Yamaha adopted two-stroke engine technology early on.
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One of the earliest bikes ever to use a two-stroke twin-cylinder was the YD1, which was followed by this model.
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The Yamaha XT500 is a motorbike that sits in the centre of the two basic models and is more akin to an Enduro than a standard street bike or offroad explorer.
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Although the Yamaha XS Eleven was perceived more as a touring bike, the large Yamaha nonetheless prevailed in endurance races held in Australia, outperforming better equipment made by Suzuki and Honda.
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With 328 pounds of wet weight, the Yamaha power valve technology in the RD350LC YPVS allowed for an astonishing 59 horsepower increase of power output.
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What made the RD so appealing was its 500cc V-4 two-stroke engine, which produced 88 horsepower while weighing just 436 pounds.
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By the time the V-Max was discontinued in 2019, the engine had expanded to 1,679cc and 173 horsepower at the rear wheel.
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Not only does the 1985 Yamaha RX100 have a low profile, but it also has a power output of little over 11 horsepower.
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A 750cc parallel-twin engine that produced 49 pound-feet of torque and 69 horsepower propelled the XTZ750.
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It weighed and measured like a 600cc sports bike, handled like a 750cc, and possessed 1000cc of power.
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