Yamaha RD 250 LC (4L1) 247cc Reviews

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Yamaha RD 250 LC (4L1) 247cc
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Average Ratings for Yamaha RD 250 LC (4L1) 247cc

  • Build quality4.5 stars
  • Reliability3.9 stars
  • Value for Money4.8 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.9 stars
  • Overall Rating4 stars

6 Reviews For Yamaha RD 250 LC (4L1) 247cc

  • Guest 21st Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    power is out of this world for a 250cc bike i have had in my time 16 motor bikes in 45 years big bikes all sorts i rate this one of the best one thing i do find a little problem is to not forget to raise foot rest on side of kick start great bike mine for keeps

  • Guest 21st Apr 2009

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    The Yamaha RD 250 LC is streets ahead of its time

  • Guest 10th Nov 2008

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    I owned an RD from new in 1984. Sold it in 1986. Since then I have owned many other [larger bikes]. Nothing has quite felt the same. I miss the noise, the lightness, the power valve; I even miss that distinctive 2-stroke aroma that used to linger on my clothes and hair!
    I ride a 08" fz1-n. [1000cc] but if I could find a mint 250lc, 1984-on, I would buy that and probably use that more!

  • Guest 4th Apr 2008

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    I owned a Yamaha RD250 from new and actually cried when I sold it... One day i will own a LC again!

  • Guest 5th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    very fast, good price relationship,a legend 2 stroke

  • Dean Custus Rank: Lieutenant 26th Jul 2006

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    The original hooligan machine, this is now a great icon of the early 80's and a very sought after Japanese Classic, once bitten by the powerband bug you will always crave this. Both this and the 350 version (4L0) have shed-loads of charisma and character and enough power to mix it with the big boys. Keeping the front down in the first 2 gears is the real challenge, powerband is much more prevelant on the early LC's compared to its later YPVS brethren which although more powerful, had the powerba ...