Yamaha RA75

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Yamaha RA75
Manufacturer Yamaha
Production1963
Class 125cc
Engine 125 cc single-cylinder 2-stroke
Power 25 bhp (19 kW) @ 12,000 rpm
Transmission 6-speed
Suspension Telescopic hydraulic fork (front)
dual-shock absorbers with adjustable preload (rear)
Brakes Drum brakes

The Yamaha RA75 is a racing motorcycle produced by Yamaha, for the 125cc class of Grand Prix motorcycle racing, in 1963. [1]

RA 75

After Yamaha did not appear in the 125cc world championship competitions in 1962, the RA75 was presented in 1963 which, compared to the previous one, had a slight increase in stroke and an increase in power to 25 hp delivered at a higher rpm. high, at 12,000 rpm; the gearbox was also brought to 8 reports. It was the last series equipped with a single-cylinder engine.

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References

  1. "Yamaha RA75 125 ccm 1963". Archived from the original on 9 November 2009. Retrieved 17 November 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)