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| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Production | 1966–1970 |
| Class | 125cc |
| Engine | 124 cc, 60°-90° V4, 2-stroke |
| Power | 44 bhp (33 kW) @ 17,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8/9-speed |
| Suspension | Telescopic fork suspension |
| Brakes | Drum brakes |
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Already previewed in the competitions of the second half of 1966, in 1967 the last of the "RA" series was officially launched, the RA31, with a four-cylinder V engine with two crankshafts, connected to each other by means of a gear. where the cylinders are liquid-cooled and with a useful arc of use of the engine ranging from 15,000 to 17,000 rpm.
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