The Yamaha RT-1 360 is a two-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle manufactured from 1970 to 1972. It has a capacity of 351cc and a maximum power output of 30hp at 6000rpm. The bike features a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive. It has telescopic forks in the front and dual shocks in the rear, with drum brakes on both. The RT-1 has a wheelbase of 1400mm and a ground clearance of 255mm. It weighs 117kg and has a fuel capacity of 9 litres. The frame has a 29.5 degree rake and the bike comes with a 3.25 x 19 front tyre and a 4.00 x 19 rear tyre. The RT-1 was equipped with an autolube lubrication system and a VM32SH carburetor for efficient fuel delivery. The bike has a compression ratio of 6.8:1 and a maximum torque output of 26.0 lb-ft at 5500rpm. It has a classic design typical of motorcycles of its time and is a popular model among classic motorcycle enthusiasts today.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha RT-1 360
| Year | 1970 – 72 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, five port, single cylinder |
| Capacity | 351 cc / 21.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 80 x 70 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 6.8;1 |
| Lubrication | Autolube |
| Induction | VM32SH carburetor |
| Ignition | Magneto |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 30 hp / 22.3 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 26.0 lb-ft @ 5 500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.25 x 19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00 x 19 |
| Rake | 29.5 degrees |
| Trail | 137 mm / 5.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm / 55.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 255 mm / 10.0 in |
| Wet Weight | 117 kg / 258 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 Litres / 2.3 US gal |
