New RD?

[RDjase]

The thing is tho... people will be expecting the rush of the Kawa trip to the LC, I doubt it will be like that at all and more like the power delivery of a four stroke.
These new things will have more torque and a even power delivery kinda like the RZ did over the RD.
For this reason a few might be disapointed, hell its why I prefure the RD over the YPVS of the RZ even thos the RZ pumps a what 20hp more? the non PV strokers are way more fun.

Yep, agree with you there D, The power delivery of a LC is what fun 2strokes are all about, YPVS RZs just dont have the fun appeal. Maybe these new RDs could have the mapping switch like gixers have (had?)

C Mode, smooth power like a 4 stroke( so 4 stroke owners can get there head round them lol)

B Mode, a bit peaky like a RZ YPVS

A Mode, Nice and peaky , Just like the Mighty LC always was and why we like 2 strokes

With the technology im sure this could be done, and im sure Stan Stephens and the other UK tuners would be all over these and go fast(er) goodys would be available if they do get released (PLEASE DO IT YAMAHA)

[RDjase]

Never happening. Sorry.

Would buy one in a hearbeat though.

Im sure a NEW RD would look great sitting next to your LC(and mine), 30years between them Would be hard to decide what bike to ride

Lots of grin factor

[Big Zappa]

Just reissue the LC I say!

[Naki Rat]

I'll have one of those right after my Street Triple R. Now where is that Lotto website

[hospitalfood]

this is worth a read

http://twostrokemotocross.com/2009/0...s-strike-back/

[LBD]

I for one...will be watching this bikes development with interest....

[TygerTung]

Nah the RZ is definatly the way to go. They definatly have a power rush, but they are just so rideable due to the broad range of power given to you with the powervalves!

[RDjase]

Nah the RZ is definatly the way to go. They definatly have a power rush, but they are just so rideable due to the broad range of power given to you with the powervalves!

RZs do go well ,its just they dont seem to give the hit of a LC, Have you seen all the big bore and stroker kits available for Banshees? Its great they kept making them till 2006 and they make lots of go fast bits

http://www.stanstephens.com/ypvs350.htm

[Latte]

I guess they manufacturers could release a compliant, efficient 2 stroke, then an aftermarket company could supply different expansion chambers, differently shaped power valves, and a power-commander type device to release the power and make it more "traditional" 2 stroke power? I'd say if the manufacturers wanted to they could even leave enough meat in the barrel for aftermarket tuners to "port" to a traditional spec.

For those that like the smelly, inefficient, noisy smokers (memememe)

[Chrislost]

http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/28...-stroke-motors

You couldn't upload your pic as an attachment/thumbnail, could you?

I would get one!

[eelracing]

I would get one!

What! and give up the V4...you been sniffn' to much Castrol R son.

It would be a great bike but Yamaha have done nothing to there YZ MX range for the last three/four years and it's the same for 2010 that i think it's just a pipe dream.Would love to be proved wrong tho.

It's a shame coz they are turning there backs on there own history and tradition.

[robo555]

If what that article says is true, and the bike they build looks like the pictures, the Yamaha's gonna kick ass. The bikes look amazing.

Forgive my ignorance though, what's the diff between the RD and the TDR other than looks?

[HenryDorsetCase]

If what that article says is true, and the bike they build looks like the pictures, the Yamaha's gonna kick ass. The bikes look amazing.

Forgive my ignorance though, what's the diff between the RD and the TDR other than looks?

google image search. a TDR is sort of an adventure styled bike, RD is a roadbike. TDR is taller, dirtbike bars longer travel, bigger wheels (?) but stillw ith road tyres.

There was a TDR on tardme a couple months back.

[nudemetalz]

Sort of like an XTZ750 Super Ten minaturised !!

[Ducky848]

If I were making a sportsbike for the road I would choose a 500cc V4 two-stroke. I have absolutely no doubt it would be superior to the current superbikes, and be possible with existing legislation.”

Oooooh god, yeeees. Do it man, do it!!!!!