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Yamaha RD 80 LC
General moped information |
Model | Yamaha RD 80 LC |
Year | 1982 |
Category | Sport |
Rating | 60.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
Engine and transmission |
Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
Power | 10.00 HP (7.3 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
Top speed | 128.7 km/h (80.0 mph) |
Fuel system | Carburettor. mikuni vm18 |
Ignition | cdi |
Lubrication system | wet sump |
Cooling system | Oil & air |
Gearbox | 6-speed |
Clutch | wet plate |
Exhaust system | single expansion chamber |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type | steel cradle |
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 | 1 mm (0.0 inches) |
Overall length | 1 mm (0.0 inches) |
Overall width | 685 mm (27.0 inches) |
Ground clearance | 195 mm (7.7 inches) |
Fuel capacity | 10.00 litres (2.64 gallons) |
Reserve fuel capacity | 1.10 litres (0.29 gallons) |
Other specifications |
Starter | Kick |
Color options | white or blue |
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). |