Registration: PFE279P
Frame: 1A1352693
Odometer: 1
MOT: Exempt

• 398cc two-stroke parallel twin
• Air cooled
• 6-speed gearbox
• Imported to UK in 2025
• Never been ridden
• HPi clear
• Full UK V5

The RD 400 was a standard motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 1976 as a replacement for the Yamaha RD 350 and continued production until 1979 when it was succeeded by the Yamaha RD 350LC. In the American market, the bike was discontinued in the early 80s due to new emission regulations and continued to be sold worldwide until the late 1980s. In addition, the RD 400C was the first motorcycle made by a major manufacturer to be fitted with cast aluminium wheels.

The Yamaha RD 400 was fitted with standard features, such as a round headlight up front, two instrument gauges mounted on top, a one-piece dual seat, side-mounted rear shocks, and seven-spoke cast wheels. As for the power figures, it had installed a 398cc two-stroke air-cooled parallel-twin engine managed by two Mikuni carburettors, delivering 44 hp with a peak force at 7,500 rpm and 41 Nm (30 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

This particular bike was found in a motorbike dealer in America where it was used as a display bike, where over the years a few parts had been removed. The bike was brought to the UK in 2025 where it has had the missing parts replaced and been checked over to confirm that the engine has never been run (photographs are available). This is a very special bike and represents a unique opportunity to purchase an RD400 that has never been run.