Overview

The RD350LC/YPVS family of water-cooled, race-derived, two-stroke screamers has become a motorcycling icon of the 1980s. It was the first mass-production bike to use the now commonplace monoshock rear suspension, and in racing it instantly became the production racer of choice. The LC marked the end of an era, as tightening emissions regulations ensured that it was the last of the middleweight, no-compromise performance two-strokes. This book describes the full development, production and racing history of what was the dream bike for a generation of teenagers. The book covers: details of the 250cc version, the RD250LC, which sounded the death-knell for the 250 learner law; the behind-the-scenes development and evolution of the road and race bikes. The impact of the RD350 on biking culture: the Cult of the LC , and the LC Johnnies with their uniform of paddock jackets and Doc Martens; a full history of the RD350's racing career, including the Pro-Am series; and full technical specifications and worldwide sales figures for all RD350LC/YPVS models.

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Author:   Phil West ,  Niall MacKenzie
Publisher:   J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Imprint:   J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 19.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 25.90cm
Weight:   0.644kg
ISBN:  

9781859609507

ISBN 10:   1859609503
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   11 March 2004
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

New edition to the Haynes great bikes series which includes titles on the Ducati Supersport, Ducati 916, Honda CBR900RR Fireblade, Honda CB750, Honda Gold Wing, Suzuki GSX-R750 and Triumph Y120/T140 Bonneville. The complete history of the RD350LC/YPVS road and race bikes. Deatils of the 250cc version, the RD250LC, which sounded the death-knell for the 250 learner law. The behind-the-scenes development and evolution of the road and race bikes. The impact of the RD350 on biking culture; the 'Cult of the LC', and the 'LC Johnnies' with their 'uniform' of paddock jackets and Doc Martens. A full history of the RD350's racing career, including the Pro-Am series. Full technical specifications and worldwide sales figures for all RD350LC/YPVS models.

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Former editor of Bike, Biking Times, What Bike?, Bike Buyer and American Motorcycle, Phil West is now a respected freelance journalist. He lives near Corby in Northamptonshire.

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