Yamaha R3 1974 RD350B 347cc

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth 2026 on Sunday the 19th of April, Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP . , Yamaha only produced the RD350 between 1973 and 1975, initially as a 5speed then a 6speed with the RD350B,Lightweight sports motorcycle, 347cc paralleltwin, 2stroke with reed valve induction and fitted with an Autolube system,This matching numbers example was imported from Minnesota in the USA in 2015 ,Purchased by our vendor in 2015 as a basis for a Bike Shed event, entering the bike into the 2016 'Shed Builder' category at the show,The project entailed a complete rebuild including engine strip and rebuild to repaint and reassemble,Only lightly customised, frame kept in original form, period custom handlebars, all original parts included as pictured, including bars, rear light, exhausts, original seat, shocks, etc.,Refinished in its original colour of Mandarin Orange and 'hockey sticks',In running order but might need some basic recommissioning before road use,Complete with two keys and dating letter,UKregistered on a current V5C,