The Yamaha RD350 is, hands down, one of the most iconic bikes ever sold in India. Even today, it has a cult-like following, and people are ready to pay extreme sums of money to get this bike. Recently, we came across one of the nicest and most meticulously restored 1988 Yamaha RD350s. The seller of this particular bike is asking for Rs 13 lakh — yes, you read that right. Now, if you want to know what you can get for this price, here are the details.
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Yamaha RD350 Selling for Rs 13 Lakh
The video showing the fully restored 1988 Yamaha RD350 has been shared on Instagram. It comes courtesy of RD Spec on their page. In this short video clip, we can see that a completely restored and renewed RD350 gets started up. We can observe that each and every part of this iconic bike is in top-notch condition.
1988 Yamaha RD350
Coming to the details of this particular Yamaha RD350, it has been mentioned that this bike has been restored to the authentic United States spec. The original unsleeved cylinders have been added to this bike as well. It gets various body parts, including exhausts, indicators, and brackets. All of these parts were specially imported from the US for this bike.
Apart from these body parts, this bike has also been given a CDI Ignition from MZB/Vape. This increases the reliability and power of the bike. It also gets TM28 flat-slide carburetors for better throttle response and fuel efficiency. Additionally, it has also been given a front disc brake assembly imported from the US.
Other things that have been changed on this particular RD350 include a fully functional US-spec meter, original reflectors, taillights, and brackets. Lastly, it has to be mentioned that a lot of time and effort have gone into restoring this bike to absolute pristine condition.
Is Rs 13 Lakh Worth It?
The answer to this is very subjective. Many people might argue that one can buy a decent sub-compact SUV for this price. However, it has to be noted that the Yamaha RD350, especially in this pristine condition, is extremely rare to find. It also has to be noted that this Rs 13 lakh price tag includes the paperwork and ownership transfer.
Additionally, the new owner will not have to pay anything apart from the price tag. This is because the fitness and insurance of this bike are valid until 2028. So, if you are a true biking enthusiast and one who loves the Yamaha RD350, then don’t wait and check out this bike as soon as possible.
Why Should You Buy This Yamaha RD350?
As for other major reasons why you should buy this bike, you have to keep in mind that this bike is also an investment opportunity. Currently, emission norms are becoming stricter every day. So, bikes like these will become even rarer, and they will only go up in value.
So, you can own the bike of your dreams and still not lose any money. On the other hand, you can make some money if you sell it a couple of years from now. Also, it has to be noted that such meticulously restored examples of the Yamaha RD350 — or any vintage bike, for that matter — are very difficult to find in today’s day and age.
