Yamaha TZ 350
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| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
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| Production | 1973 (TZ 350A) till 1981 (TZ 350 H) |
| Class | production roadracer |
| Engine | 349 cc, 2-cylinder, 2-stroke |
| Bore / stroke | 64 mm × 54 mm (2.5 in × 2.1 in) |
| Top speed | over 200 km/h (120 mph) |
| Power | 60 bhp (45 kW) @ 9,500 rpm (A) to 72 bhp (54 kW) @ 11,000 rpm (H) |
| Torque | 35 N·m (26 lbf·ft) @ 9,440 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Suspension | Rear: Twin Shock (A&B); Mono-Shock (C-H) |
| Brakes |
Front: 2 x Twin L-Shoe (A&B); Disc (since Model C) Rear:1 x Single L-Shoe (A&B) ; Disc (since Model C) |
| Tires | Front: 2.75" x 18" (A&B); 3.0" x 18" (Since C) Rear: 3.0" x 18" (A-E);3.5" x 18" (F-H) |
| Rake, trail | 27.5°, 4.3 inches (110 mm) (Model A-E) |
| Wheelbase | 1,331 mm (52.4 in) (diff per model) |
| Dimensions |
L: 1,946 mm (76.6 in) W: 510 mm (20 in) (between 510 and 635) |
| Weight | 115 kg (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 23 l (5.1 imp gal; 6.1 US gal) |
The Yamaha TZ 350 is a 2 stroke 350 cc Production Racer sports motorcycle. Production of the bike started in 1973 with Model A (60 bhp @9,500rpm) and ended 1981 with Model H (72 bhp @ 11,000rpm) when the GP series came to an end.
Production Racer were series manufactured racing bikes. Two Yamaha TZ 350 models are part of the motorcycle collection of the Technikmuseum Speyer.
Yamaha often leveraged the marketing of their RD and RZ series road motorcycles br referencing the TZ series. See also: RD250, RD350, RD400, RZ250, RZ350. The TZ motors provided the inspiration and engineering basis of Yamaha's contemperaneous road going two strokes.
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