A modernized “Elsie” with a dyno-proven 103.7 bhp! The Yamaha RD350LC was the successor of the RD400, featuring the same bore and stroke as the original air-cooled RD350 (64x54mm) but with liquid cooling and a […]
Tag: Two-Stroke
Vintage Flat Track Weapon: Bultaco Astro 360
The Bultaco Astro 360 was a unique machine, a purpose-built Spanish flat-tracker developed to win on dirt ovals across the United States, from small fairground tracks to the Grand National Championship series. Developed from the […]
Mythic 750 Triple: Denco CR90 Restomod
Street Dragster: Modernized tribute to the mythic Denco CR90… The Kawasaki H2 remains one of the most notorious motorcycles in history, a 750cc two-stroke triple that became known as the “Widowmaker” — a moniker that […]
Ultimate RD: Yamaha RD400 Restomod
An 80-bhp Harris/Mark Dent RD400 Special… Introduced in 1975 to replace the RD350, the Yamaha RD400 would quickly become the alpha wolf of the late 70s sport middleweights, producing ~40 horsepower at 7000 rpm. Front […]
Triple Threat: Kawasaki 750 Triple Restomod
ZRX H2: Ralf Kraemer builds a 750cc two-stroke restomod… In late 1971, Kawasaki introduced the H2 Mach IV, a 750cc two-stroke triple with 74 horsepower and a top speed of 125 mph — mind-melting performance […]
Vice Edition: Yamaha “RZ429” by Trident Cycles
The Middle Child: A 429cc two-stroke street & circuit weapon… In 1983, Yamaha unleashed the RZ350, the ultimate evolution of the two-stroke RD series powered by a liquid-cooled 347cc parallel twin featuring the Yamaha Power […]
RD Rescue: 1975 Yamaha RD350 Resto
A California husband and wife rescue and rebuild an abandoned RD… Introduced in 1973, the Yamaha RD350 (RD for “Race Developed”) was an evolution of the beloved R5 350, featuring seven ports instead of five […]
French Smoker: Suzuki GT380 Street Tracker
A father/son street smoker from France! Introduced in 1971, the Suzuki GT380 was the smallest sibling of the mighty GT750 “Water Buffalo.” Known as the Sebring on American shores, the 371cc air-cooled triple made 38 […]
Green Meanie: Kawasaki “KR800” Triple
Triple Trouble: 800cc, 130-hp Kawasaki two-stroke triple from Ralf Kraemer… The Kawasaki H1 Mach III hit showroom floors in 1968, a 500cc two-stroke triple that cost less than $1000 and could outrun nearly any muscle […]
Purple People Eater: Kawasaki H1 500cc Land Speeder
Steve “Brewdude” Garn builds a 500cc two-stroke triple landspeed bike! In 1968, Kawasaki unleashed the H1 Mach III, a 500cc two-stroke triple that would quickly earn a reputation as “The Widowmaker.” The 415-pound, 60-bhp smoker […]
