Brings back memories of RD`s :-) I had the RD 250 coffin tank (1977) and my mate hade the earlier shape RD 250 same shape as yours (1975). God we had a blast in the 12 months we owned them. Got chased by the coppers (on their bikes) and they only caught me up when I stopped to turn right at the lights (was totally oblivious to them being after me) maybe I couldn`t see them in my smoke haze :-) Remember they were a pig from cold though. Nice bike...keep it going.
I love those bikes and the lurid purple colour scheme. I've got a basket case 74 RD200 that will one day be rebuilt - needs lots of parts though, like engine sidecovers and seat.....
Brought back a lot of good memories. That induction noise is so distinctive ! These had the awesome twin leading shoe front brake that was so superior to the disc of the later RD200 models.
What a beautiful bike. I love the color.
Scootertuner1000 5 months ago
Brings back memories of RD`s :-) I had the RD 250 coffin tank (1977) and my mate hade the earlier shape RD 250 same shape as yours (1975). God we had a blast in the 12 months we owned them. Got chased by the coppers (on their bikes) and they only caught me up when I stopped to turn right at the lights (was totally oblivious to them being after me) maybe I couldn`t see them in my smoke haze :-) Remember they were a pig from cold though. Nice bike...keep it going.
m2mark1 6 months ago
I love those bikes and the lurid purple colour scheme. I've got a basket case 74 RD200 that will one day be rebuilt - needs lots of parts though, like engine sidecovers and seat.....
spercepolnes21 2 years ago
Awesome machine my 5th motorbike was a 1973 Yamaha CS5 ,Great video.
hedgeman2006 2 years ago
totaly awsome!! I was just givin one of these ny my grandfather very nice bike!! perfect 4 a first!!
BrackTheron 3 years ago
yep, these are a good fun bike to have if you're just starting out. I learnt on a similar one (RD200B), have now got one as per the vid, a CS5-e.
ikenbetter 2 years ago
Brought back a lot of good memories. That induction noise is so distinctive ! These had the awesome twin leading shoe front brake that was so superior to the disc of the later RD200 models.
wilson531 3 years ago
That same front brake was used on the YDS7. That's why it works so well on the smaller machine.
kinescope43 2 years ago
Ah that takes me back, but how come no electric start (mine didn't work from cold either).
topmarksman1 3 years ago