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Why the Yamaha RD350 was so iconic in India?
28 January 2025 11:29
At the time, it was the fastest thing on two wheels in India. It performed nothing else close.
Why the Yamaha RD350 was so iconic in India?
28 January 2025 11:29
In India, the RD350 was more than a bike, it was a status. One made you part of an exclusive club.
Why the Yamaha RD350 was so iconic in India?
28 January 2025 11:29
I think it was the sound. There was nothing like that two stroke howl on the Indian roads. It was turning heads wherever it went.
Why the Yamaha RD350 was so iconic in India?
28 January 2025 11:29
It represented freedom and rebellion. The RD350 was a wild child in a market full of conservative, practical bikes.
Why the Yamaha RD350 was so iconic in India?
28 January 2025 11:29
The timing was perfect. That was India opening up economically, and the RD350 was the symbol of that excitement.
Why the Yamaha RD350 was so iconic in India?
28 January 2025 11:29
That was a bike that earned your respect. It was so mystique because you had to know how to ride it.
Why the Yamaha RD350 was so iconic in India?
28 January 2025 11:29
The RD350 gave Indians an idea of what a performance bike could really be like. It was the start of the sportbike culture that would come after.
What is the most memorable RD350 story you know?
28 January 2025 11:29
I remember a guy doing a RD350 across India in the 90s. He broke down multiple times, but said it was the best trip of his life.
What is the most memorable RD350 story you know?
28 January 2025 11:29
My uncle used to tell a story about outrunning a sports car on his RD350 in the day. The car driver face was priceless!
What is the most memorable RD350 story you know?
28 January 2025 11:29
In my town, there's a famous tale of an RD350 that was buried in a garage for 20 years, and then restored to better than new condition.
What is the most memorable RD350 story you know?
28 January 2025 11:29
I remember reading about some guy who daily commuted on his RD350 for over 100,000 miles. That's dedication!
What is the most memorable RD350 story you know?
28 January 2025 11:29
My favorite is the story of two brothers who had an RD350, and because of that, became professional racers.
What is the most memorable RD350 story you know?
28 January 2025 11:29
The story goes that there was an RD350 owner who raced a modern sportbike and beat it. More myth than reality, but still cool.
What is the most memorable RD350 story you know?
28 January 2025 11:29
Once I met a guy that said his RD350 saved his life. He said he sold it to pay for emergency surgery. He bought it back from the same person years later!
How does the Yamaha RD350 stack up against today’s 350cc bikes?
28 January 2025 11:29
No comparison. Most modern 350cc bikes would be smoked in a straight line by the RD350. That two stroke power was something else.
How does the Yamaha RD350 stack up against today’s 350cc bikes?
28 January 2025 11:29
Bikes are way more refined and easier to live with on a day to day basis. The RD350 was a blast, but I wouldn't commute on one.
How does the Yamaha RD350 stack up against today’s 350cc bikes?
28 January 2025 11:29
Apples and oranges. All the RD350 was about was raw power and simplicity. They're more about balance and technology these days.
How does the Yamaha RD350 stack up against today’s 350cc bikes?
28 January 2025 11:29
In terms of fun factor, the RD350 is still quite good. New bikes are more efficient and reliable, sure, but they don’t have that two stroke character.
How does the Yamaha RD350 stack up against today’s 350cc bikes?
28 January 2025 11:29
It’s not really fair to compare. The RD350 was a timepiece, the RD350 was a product of its time. They are so much more modern 350cc bikes.
How does the Yamaha RD350 stack up against today’s 350cc bikes?
28 January 2025 11:29
A well maintained RD350 is worth more than any new 350cc bike. There’s nothing like that classic styling and two stroke sound.
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