Move Aside RD350, Here Is A Yamaha RD400-based Tracker
Modified On Jul 2, 2024 05:51 PM By Sahil for Yamaha RX100
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Inspired by the iconic flat trackers from the 1970s, it combines the two-stroke RD400’s powerful engine with a full-blown flat-tracker design
If you love modified vintage bikes, then this custom Yamaha RD400 flat tracker from DubStyle Designs will definitely excite you! It is inspired by the iconic flat trackers from the 1970s and combines the two-stroke RD400’s powerful engine with a full-blown flat-tracker design, resulting in this stunning piece of art.
The Yamaha RD400 was first launched in 1976, the bike came equipped with a 399cc, two-stroke, air-cooled, parallel-twin engine that produces 44PS and 44.1Nm. It came paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The RD400 flat tracker is based on a 1977 model and features the same engine, however, the output details are not available.
This custom Yamaha RD400 flat tracker from DubStyle Designs features a true flat tracker design. Finished in a chocolate brown shade, it gets red, orange and yellow graphics. It gets a ‘1’ decal at the front and side panels.
At the front, it gets a metal plate with two small lights that work as a headlight. It has a sleek fuel tank from the 1970s Yamaha YZ400 enduro and a flat single seat. The bike features a wide single-piece handlebar as well as the grips from Renthal. At the back, the fibre-glass tail section is cut short and comes with a sleek LED strip tail light. It features custom dual exhausts which enhances the overall look of the bike.
The bike retains the same frame as the RD400 with a custom sub-frame and gets an aluminium swingarm from a 1970s Kawasaki. The RD400 flat tracker is equipped with a telescopic fork from the Yamaha R6 and twin rear shocks. Like a true flat tracker, it doesn’t get any fenders. Braking is managed by Brembo callipers on both ends with Galfer petal discs. It rolls on 7-spoke alloy wheels (likely to be 17-inch on both ends) from a vintage Kawasaki.
Unfortunately, Yamaha never launched the RD400 in India. However, what India did get was the iconic Yamaha RD350 which created a massive fan following and people are crazy about it even today. Even our ‘captain cool’ M.S. Dhoni has multiple RD350s in his collection. Later, the same DNA was carried to the RX100, which also became a legendary motorcycle with a huge fanbase in the country.