Shocking Prices Of Used Yamaha RD350s: 5 Examples From Across India

The Yamaha RD350 is a bike that has a huge fan following among motorcyclists around the world. It is a name that’ll bring back memories for many who are reading this. It is an iconic two-stroke motorcycle that has market demand even today. There are several videos related to the RD350 available on the internet. It is one of those motorcycles that has gained value over the years. It was launched at a price of Rs 18,000 and if you want to buy a used one, you would have to shell out more than twenty times that. Here we have 5 examples of Yamaha RD350 that show how expensive these motorcycles have become over the years.

1985 RD350 HT: 6.5 Lakh

The first video is posted by Chain Sprocket channel on YouTube. As most of us know, Yamaha was offering RD350 in two states of tune. There was a High Torque and a Low Torque version on sale. This was done in order to cater to the buyers who were looking for both performance and fuel efficiency.

The Blue-colored RD350 seen here in the video looks extremely well-kept. This is the High Torque version which means it generated around 30.5 Bhp. The motorcycle is registered in Karnataka and it looks like the owner has either taken good care of the bike or it has been completely restored to factory condition. The asking price for this RD350 is Rs 6.5 lakh. Interested buyers can get in touch with the sellers by clicking here.

1984 RD350 HT: 6.75 Lakh

The RD350 advertisement has been posted by a seller from Thrissur, Kerala. The motorcycle is finished in the iconic red shade with white pinstripes. This is also the High Torque variant. The person who posted this video mentions that the bike has only done 2,939 km which is a fact we would like to take with a pinch of salt. The asking price for this 1984 model Yamaha RD350 is Rs 6.75 lakh. Interested buyers can get in touch with the sellers by clicking here.

1985 RD350 HT: 7.5 lakh

 

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This is once again an extremely clean looking neatly restored motorcycle. The bike is finished in all-black shade. The motorcycle is actually the High Torque variant. The post mentions that the seller is ready to deliver the bike anywhere in India. The bike is currently located in Kerala. The asking price for this motorcycle is Rs 7.50 lakh. Interested buyers can get in touch with the sellers by clicking here.

1989 RD350: 4.75 Lakh

This Blue-colored RD350 from Patiala, Punjab looks decent. There is rust on some of the panels and when compared to others in the list, the condition is not something we would call excellent. These minor issues have affected the price probably. The asking price for this RD350 is Rs 4.75 lakh. Interested buyers can get in touch with the sellers by clicking here.

1984 RD350: 6.45 Lakh

The last RD350 is from Bengaluru Karnataka. This is once again a well-maintained completely restored motorcycle. The seller mentions that the motorcycle has original keys, original handlebar, and instrument cluster. The asking price for this motorcycle is Rs 6.45 lakh. Interested buyers can get in touch with the seller by clicking here.

Why are these motorcycles expensive?

One of the major reasons behind the steep pricing of these used RD350s is because of the way they are kept. As this motorcycle is not sold in the market anymore, sourcing parts and maintaining the motorcycle to keep it in running condition becomes a task in itself.

Many people who are selling the motorcycles have probably spent lakhs on maintaining the bike and thus asking the price. We are sure that there are many other RD350s in the used bike market that are less expensive than those mentioned above, but they may not be in the same condition as the ones seen above.

So should you buy one? Well, it is completely a personal choice. You can either buy a clean-looking restored RD350 for the amounts mentioned above or go for a bike that is less expensive and customize and restore it to your liking.