time the production ended in 1990, the bike was nearly 100% sourced in India, with very little Japanese parts content. Brakes are: 180mm dia drum brakes front internal expansion (twin leading type) and rear single internal expansion. The RD350 was the first sporting motorcycle built in India, and it still enjoys cult status, with many RD clubs around the country. Around 7000 were made at the end of 1990. See also List of Yamaha motorcycles The Yamaha RD History References External links More about Yamaha RD350 RD350 Motorcycles introduced in 1973 Standard motorcycles Two-stroke motorcycles Motorcycles powered by straight-twin engines