RD 400 C

1976 Yamaha RD 400 C Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Yamaha's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1976 Yamaha RD 400 C pairs a 399 cc (24.4 cu in) air-cooled twin, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 43 HP (31.4 kW) at 7,100 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 107.8 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the RD 400 C measures 177 kg (390 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.12 kg per horsepower). The 16.5-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 141 km/h (88 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1976 to 1977, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.