Please Note: This bike has been sitting for two decades and the engine is stuck as such there is no cold start video.
The last in the long line of Yamaha’s RD series, the RD400F (also known as the Daytona Special) is considered by many to be the best of the breed.
The press went nuts for it – Cycle magazine called it “Dennis the Menace on Yokohama tires, and is the most fun street motorcycle currently available for sale.”
Compared to the RD350, the extra 50cc brought a lot more civility. The engine was more flexible, though you could still easily wheelie the bike in 2nd gear. It was the perfect example of how the RD series had evolved from a hooligan’s toy into a more refined, but still enjoyable, sport bike.
This example is VIN: 2V0003801.
The odometer shows 8,113 miles.
The seller acquired it roughly twenty years ago and it has been sitting in a storage unit since. There are no keys and the engine is stuck.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Locked
Engine Oil Level: Low-FAIL
Engine Oil Quality: OK
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: FAIL
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: FAIL
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Worn Out
Headlight High Beam: NO KEY
Headlight Low Beam: NO KEY
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: NO KEY
Turn Signals: NO KEY
Tail Light: NO KEY
Brake Light (Front Switch): NO KEY
Brake Light (Rear Switch): NO KEY
Plate Light: NO KEY
Horn: NO KEY
Kill Switch: NO KEY
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 95%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 85%
Forks: OK
Shock/s: OK
Tire Date Code Front: OLD
Tire Date Code Rear: VERY OLD
Tire % Remaining Front: 90%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90%
Tire Press. Front: LOW
Tire Press. Rear: LOW
Battery Standing Voltage: NO KEY
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: NO KEY
Running Condition: FAIL
Test Ride Completed: N/A
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
-Engine stuck
-Sitting over 20 years
-No Keys
Modifications:
This bike appears to be stock.
It is riding on Dunlop and Continental tires that have aged out.
The seller does not have keys for the bike. As such, we are unable to get a photo of the inside of the tank.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Yamaha is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any RD400F Daytona Special stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
