1982
Yamaha RD 80 LC - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 273737 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | RD 80 LC |
| Year | 1982 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel cradle |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. single sliding piston caliper |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | yamaha monoshock |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 49.0 x 42.0 mm (1.9 x 1.7 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet plate |
| Compression | 7.1:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Oil & air |
| Displacement | 79.00 ccm (4.82 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | Single expansion chamber |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. mikuni vm18 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Maxrpm | 12000 |
| Power | 10.00 HP (7.3 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 128.7 km/h (80.0 mph) |
| Torque | 0.90 Nm (0.1 kgf-m or 0.7 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | white or blue |
|---|---|
| Comments | This is the UK model. Only in production for 4 years 1979/82. |
| Modificationscomparedtopreviousmodel | No changes in any year (Europe got a different model a RD125LC lookalike). |
| Starter | Kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 78.0 kg (172.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 10.00 litres (2.64 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 195 mm (7.7 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1 mm (0.0 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1 mm (0.0 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 685 mm (27.0 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1282 HP/kg |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 1.10 litres (0.29 gallons) |
| Seatheight | 765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.