Did You Know The Yamaha RD350 Was Nicknamed The Giant Killer
In the early 1970s, many larger motorcycles were expected to dominate on both the road and the racetrack.
Then along came the Yamaha RD350.
Lightweight, quick-revving and surprisingly fast, the RD350 could embarrass motorcycles with much larger engines. Its lively two-stroke power delivery and agile handling earned it a reputation as one of the most exciting road bikes of its era.
Many riders discovered that outright engine size wasn't everything. The RD350 proved that a well-designed lightweight motorcycle could compete with machines that appeared far more powerful on paper.
Today, the RD350 remains one of the most sought-after classic Japanese motorcycles and is often remembered as one of the bikes that helped establish Japan's performance reputation.
Did you ever own an RD350, or is there another motorcycle you think deserves the title of "Giant Killer"?