“Cool doesn’t even come close.” That’s how Visordown summarized the iconic RD400 in one sentence, but the longer story isn’t very complicated, either. The RD400 came about when Yamaha made the RD350 a bit bigger in 1976 – displacement was 399cc.Thanks to 44 horsepower, the bigger RD was capable of hitting the ton with a top speed of 105 miles per hour.
Most people know the 400 simply for being an easier to ride upgrade over the 350, but it was also notable for being the first production motorcycle to feature cast wheels as standard. The 400 motor was more than a bored out 350 unit – Yamaha increased the stroke and in doing so they had to build new crankcases as well. The bike weighed about 350 pounds, and it was the most popular two-stroke sportbike of its day.
This example is VIN: 1A1013470. The seller purchased this example two years ago from a private party in Arizona.
The true mileage of this example is unknown. During their ownership, the seller states they have put 600 miles on this example.
Maintenance:
The seller has replaced the head gaskets.
Modifications:
Per the seller, they have deleted the oil injection pump to solve a notorious pump failure with this model.
The seller has had this motorcycle freshly repainted.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Avon tires that have aged out.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Yorba Linda, California, this Yamaha is offered on a clean California title. Have any RD400 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Yorba Linda, California
Year
1976
Make
Yamaha
Model
RD400
Mileage
True Mileage Unknown
VIN
1A1013470
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
California
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 24
Auction has ended.
Highest bidder was: d*******o
Bidder Name
Bidding Time
Bid
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d*******o
June 29, 2023 11:21 am PDT
$5,000
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p****t
June 29, 2023 11:21 am PDT
$4,700
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p****t
June 29, 2023 10:26 am PDT
$4,100
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o********t
June 29, 2023 10:26 am PDT
$4,000
p****t
June 29, 2023 9:58 am PDT
$3,400
t*******e
June 29, 2023 9:58 am PDT
$3,300
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t*******e
June 29, 2023 9:28 am PDT
$3,299
c****n
June 29, 2023 9:24 am PDT
$3,199
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t*******e
June 29, 2023 9:24 am PDT
$3,100
c****n
June 28, 2023 4:19 pm PDT
$2,900
m********a
June 28, 2023 4:19 pm PDT
$2,800
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m********a
June 27, 2023 4:24 pm PDT
$2,601
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c****4
June 27, 2023 4:24 pm PDT
$2,501
m********a
June 24, 2023 11:19 am PDT
$2,300
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r*******d
June 24, 2023 11:19 am PDT
$2,200
m********a
June 24, 2023 11:18 am PDT
$2,100
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r*******d
June 24, 2023 11:18 am PDT
$2,000
m********a
June 24, 2023 11:17 am PDT
$1,600
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r*******d
June 24, 2023 11:17 am PDT
$1,500
m********a
June 23, 2023 8:11 pm PDT
$1,100
r*******d
June 23, 2023 8:11 pm PDT
$1,000
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r*******d
June 22, 2023 4:12 pm PDT
$600
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