1983 Rajdoot RD350 - Passion Kept Alive | Motor Diaries

1983 Rajdoot RD350 - Passion Kept Alive | Motor Diaries
Alok Balsekar's passion for bikes started when he was a little kid when he would ride his dad's bike. He ended up in a crash and that's where he went on to purchase this 1983 Rajdoot Yamaha 350. Watch the video to know more!
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[@shivanythakkar1694]

Thats my husband!!!! YAY.. AM SO PROUD OF HIM :)

[@krishkrish42]

Congrats! You have a wonderful husband.

[@kiran-wh9wg]

ok

[@kiran-wh9wg]

Shivany Thakkar which is your favorite bike

[@rasoolras4590]

awesome bike lover

[@umardharini2011]

..he!!..hee!!..ALOK is a like minded friend ....obviously me to Proud of him ;-)

[@upen52]

I got my RD directly from the company at Faridabad ! Bought it on September 07, 1983 for a grand sum of Rs. 21,800/- ( I have the bill). The first bike o be registered in the State of Maharashtra ! I had it with me till about 4 months back, when I sold it to another huge RD lover (I made sure he was in love with the bike, before even talking to him). The bike had clocked 55000 km, but still had the original paint, chrome, cables, meter and all other lights and bulbs and was in mind boggling mint condition. Standard pistons and CB points ! I sold it ONLY for the fact that nothing was really available in terms of spares (whatever was, was not genuine). I have owned only Yamaha since I started riding and have owned the 50 cc, the 75 cc, the AS125, the DS6 250 and the RD350. I literally cried that day when I let go of her. Being in love with a Yamaha....only another Yamaha lover will understand, cannot be expressed in words. The hurt of parting with my RD is still very deep and very much there. I just bought an FZ25 (the new 250) a week back.......so I am smiling a bit now. But then, there never was, nor is, and never will be another bike like the RD350.

[@aatty3180]

Upendra Laxmeshwar how much did u sell it for? i am looking for this bike what should be my budget?

[@upen52]

I know you will, Shantanu. You love her as much as I did !

[@vish3161]

Aah .. another first hand RD buyer ! I bought mine from New Delhi ( British motor car co Connaught Place ) back in June 1987 and still have it. It costed around Rs 24 ,350 back then ( I just had the minimum balance of Rs 10 left over in my bank after I finished getting the DD made for the payment : - ) ) . Will never sell it .. it is priceless ..

[@abhijitkh09]

Then why did you sell it sir? I would never sell an RD

[@nadeemashraf4059]

Vishwanath Natarajan sir plz contact me through watsapp on 9891911130 i also have an rd need to talk 2 u 😊🙏

[@yram7687]

We have a 1976 RD400C here in the Philippines. My father's bike.

[@BassOutcast]

I love how here in the west people always complain about their bikes not being powerful enough, not having enough torque, always wanting to upgrade, while the general public in places like India is all about the roots of it - the open road, the sense of freedom, the wind, they just RIDE! it can be an old retro bike with what would be considered very few HP's here...and they LOVE it! THAT'S what it's all about! Cheers from Israel, ride safe brothers!

[@pranshul619]

BassOutcast yess you said it right....love and respect from India my Israeli brother ....i own a 1972 classic yezdi 250... restored it and i love to take it out once in a while and take it for spin... 13.5 bhp 2stroke but I really love her

[@Krishnendu792]

Most of the yanks(except the old folks) are not really aware about old times. In India, a normal bone stock 1000cc supersport is enough to make you meet your maker, if you get careless with the throttle. That's why RE is so famous here. We love bikes that will take us to places where no other bike would.

[@rajeshrashinkar2731]

That's Great Thing U have Spoken Brother superb Words Happy to hear your Words

[@ArmaanKhan-sy3kg]

Searching from 2 yrs madly ..sab lucky nai hote... its all about fate truely said sir 👍👌

[@jugni0019]

I bought RD 350 two days ago. Now I proud owner of RD 350, pretty soon I am buying one more , I will keep both HT and LT.

[@Indian-from-India]

Proud to own 1986 YAMAHA-RX-100 made in JAPAN

[@aatty3180]

Hindustani if u would sell it then for how much?

[@swapdixit4241]

Hindustani i have 2babys of rx 100 japan

[@alokbalsekar]

I had 6 rx100s. All at the same time. All were 1986 machines. Now I have just one. Registered in June 1986, it's within the first 1000 bikes

[@AnshGarg8107775704]

I own 7 yamaha rx100 , 2 of them are 1986 first owner japan , and others are indian version all from first owners 💘

[@akshaysekhar4890]

My dream bike to own hope one day I will own it

[@jda7499]

I have a 1989 Yamaha rx100 and a 1996 shogun - love the 2 strokes babies !!

[@sueharding111]

tvm for the video . i had the RD 250 when i was 19 , wonderful bike , i still have many memories of it 40 years later .

[@alokbalsekar]

The RD in India is a very rare motorcycle. At most 8500 bikes were sold. And most are scrapped. Maybe 2000 survive. In a country that buys millions of bikes and scooters each year.

[@sueharding111]

just out of interest . how much would a bike like that cost you in your country in 2022 ?

[@alokbalsekar]

@@sueharding111 restored bikes would be probably 400,000 Indian Rupees. That's around $5000 probably.

[@sueharding111]

@@alokbalsekar thanks Alok .

[@theVisualNair91]

What a story. The RD picks it’s owners.

[@athulskumar9361]

one if the 1st 400?Damn u r not lucky.... u r blessed!!! Love for RD..... #BRING BACK THE 2 STROKES

[@raghunilakandan8737]

I am lucky to ride often RD350 in my college days 1986.its my friend Rangasamy's bike. Chennai Guru Nanak College hostel days. Oh what a power & pickup it's unforgettable still after 33 years.

[@mototrends4985]

Rd 350 is ❤️ Thank you for the wonderful video.

[@anup2282]

Hands down one of the best 350 I have ever witnessed ..I remember that during my schooling days I use to see Rd alot this was the first bike that got me into motorcycling whenever I see Rd I stop look at it's beauty stalk till it gets out of my sight or just initiate conversation with the guy who owns it 😆😆that how crazy I was about Rd during those days and still I am but the prices of used one have skyrocketed in past 5 yrs 😂😂I still fight with my dad about his investment on Rd if he would have brought the gem 😅😅😅back in day.

[@motosoul]

*Goosebumps* This guy is a legend himself. Glad he owns a beautiful Rd350 ❤️ Beautifully captured Motor Diaries! Love your work!

[@Shawez919]

Finally bought a RD350 yesterday ! after searching it for 6years ! it's a 84 model HT , Would restore it soon though the bike is in very good condition! A good service and proper tuning is required though !

[@usmanmukadam3470]

SHAWEZ MOHD bro gv me ur nmbr pls

[@deepaksankat]

congrats

[@shulamite358]

Bro..you are one of the most luckiest person in India.Cos , population of India is 1.353 billion and rajdoot produce rRD 350 is only 7000 nos..... congratulations.. .

[@Shawez919]

deepak kumar thanks mate

[@Shawez919]

Medusa yeah hard work finally paid off !

[@AlistairDsilva]

respect mate. you are lucky indeed to have one.

[@pilu0911]

luckily i got chance to ride this monster......kasam se pulsar apache ktm koi line me nahi dosto iske....yamaha ko fir se launch krna chahiye yr rx 100 aur rd 350 series

[@MotorDiariesIndia]

Agree, v k09. They're the legends!

[@RahulSharma-lu2yb]

v k09 i agree bro. srusly ktm pulsar and al is nothing. real beast is this. yamaha love. rd 350 rx100 rx 135 all are beasts.

[@subasinihembram2033]

Dil ki bat bol di

[@shulamite358]

Yaar...riding 2stock machine is an another level of experience compare to the current days so-called 4 strocks fiber toys...2 strocks are amazing..

[@swamiboo9375]

It is really all the bike you'd need!... And yeah the roar is classic and soooooooooo unique. Enjoy dude.

[@RGRAM-tf4dh]

1 of the 1st 400 machine!!!!, you're lucky dude!!

[@susheergovindaraj5842]

Watching this video and reading all the comments, i can say how lucky i am to own one. With more and more passionate owners getting their RD's restored and bringing back to life, we'll see good chance of demand for spares. That way even if we get non oem manufacturers who can make quality parts, that will instill some confidence to own and keep the bike running. Big salute to all fellow RD owners.

[@noname0409]

awesome visuals.....take a bow photographer

[@dss318]

Well done sir. Restoration of a bike is a Life goal.

[@homiyarsachinwalla9424]

Good one Alok. As an owner of ab Rx 135 I get what you're saying but then an RD is a diff ball game. Well maintained, keep it up...

[@ssantosh.sarkar]

excellent man. excellent

[@bikerbrothers21]

Legendary Motocycle

[@noname0409]

this man is so lucky

[@prashantingwl]

gETTING GOOSEBUMPS.. Got ride of RD as pillion in childhood..... waiting for relaunch of this legend

[@arundeula3159]

legend of all bikes in India & Nepal..this still in Nepal...I luv Yamaha... team Yamaha is the best

[@nageshprasanna3472]

Arun Deula I need 1 Rd 350 do u have pls send me the pic and model to my what's app no 9986899175

[@I_once_loved_too_much]

Rd350 will be the best bike India has ever seen.... and maybe ever will. #keepthelegendsalive

[@shalinmodi6748]

Yamaha should better be launching 2017 version of this legend

[@MotorDiariesIndia]

We too hope for the same :)

[@patrickshelley5929]

Yamaha should release in the name of rajdoot.

[@MannoMotorcycleAdventure]

@@MotorDiariesIndia RD350 History kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnjVl4RoqtarbLM

[@deepaksankat]

very nicely made video, good camera work, good script, wearing riding gear, nicely loved bike. I request you to make many more videos. Thanks.

[@alokbalsekar]

Thanks, but it wasn't scripted. Spoke straight from the heart. All done in one take.

[@JagdeepSingh-sy2mh]

Had one in Chennai while I was in Medical college. Quite modified and MRF racing slicks. What a lovely High it used to give me. Now riding an MT-09 Yamaha.

[@casteli1]

The RD is hand down the best bike to come to india and there is nothing that comes in even remotely close to the feel of a RD. Yamaha bring back the 2 strokes and add direct injection and you have something that combines 2 stroke fun and good emissions and I'll be standing on the queue to buy one god willing 👍

[@balajiiyengar4]

I second that bro. Restoring a bike especially a Yamaha is a romance filled upto the brim love story, it has such a sweet shape that every bit n part has its own beauty and the way it shapes out in final is like a godly women may be like Cleopatra donno but sexy looking and feeling bike.

[@MotorDiariesIndia]

It's indeed a great feeling to have one! :)

[@karankapoor001]

Thts a wonderfull video,,appreciate..rd is something which will lives even in tron's age...

[@MotorDiariesIndia]

+karan kapoor Hahaha! Thats for sure :)

[@francisdsouza9499]

Respect to RD-350 CC rajdoot one off the best ever bike among all . The sound and feeling which appears me alot .Yamaha

[@jvbenjamin]

wow what a lovely video! alok,. you've described everything very well. thanks

[@prakashvijaymakwana4498]

Bro You are lucky tht you got RD

[@dhirajnandi89]

Boss u r the luckiest person to hv the 1983 model its priceless....kudos to u....u r 2 yrs hardwork of restoring the bikes can be determined by her condition😍

[@MotokovPraha]

Dhiraj Nandi the two years to restore was back in 2005-2006. I have the bike since 2003

[@sids2012]

Man! Nice video, brought all the good memories back. At the same time, I feel stupid about having sold my RD350. Regret, regret!

[@anonymus-ob2uy]

this made me feel happy i love the rd350

[@jaswantgogoi7640]

Its so good seeing you passionate people

[@ujwallulla7507]

My father has RD350

[@pranavchaware]

Legendary old school machine !!

[@boss.in.pajama]

Rajdoot Yamaha comeback in 2020... Come on this have to happen.

[@markyyyyyyyy321]

Mate your son is like my son! He knows my bike out of anyone else since 18 month old!! He always shouts Daddyyyy Bye!! (meaning Daddy's Bike) :D great video friend I like it, thanks a lot. Very nice RD

[@hassanelyas]

Beautiful! 😍 thank you guys for this 2stroke love. Keep covering 2strokes / vintage motorcycles and old cars :)

[@MotorDiariesIndia]

+Hassan Elyas You're welcome :) Point noted! ;)

[@meerabai1176]

This motorcycle is pure love....

[@MotoMonkIndia]

A dream i wish to live one day: RD350

[@BoogieWithNaved]

Ur RD is as good as new just like old times! I remember I rod pillion with u for the first time and it was that thrust of power due to which I almost lost grip of my hold

[@rinkumehta7011]

One of the best video ever made for a mans association with his bike. A relationship explained in the best possible way ever. It is indeed a moment of liberation you feel. Also, I can understand the excitement it gives to find the bike of your choice and the experience of restoring it. The older the bike, the more the memories it has. My dad got me a 1997 splendour which has memories of my teenage attached to it. I still have it and it goes the same as it went the first day. Once again, a very good video, well edited and good music. I am going to download it and share it on whatsapp. who know some freak like us find the bike he always wanted. thank you again for uploading this and reviving the spirit.

[@MotorDiariesIndia]

Hey Rinku, Thank You so much for those beautiful words. It makes us proud :) It'd be great if you could share the link instead of downloading :)

[@ganeshkudva1271]

Great bike rd350 is road king ....

[@anslem83]

Wat a video, I own one an feel exactly wat u feel.Good going

[@surajkumar8725]

pure diary no masala.like it

[@rajivsharma3504]

Rd 350......amazing ......bike ever made .....by yamaha motors .........great great .....ever machine like rd ....yes yamaha ..bro

[@hillton2180]

You are lucky man that you bought new rd350 .

[@NikhilYadav-hh6hw]

Cool video bro... It really matters to get connected to what you own... And this vintage bike is clearly like a Crown of a King... Yes Yamaha!!! #Respect #Peace

[@samarthpandey9835]

I had done lot of ride 350 of my cousin's still I feel it's firing throttle amazing

[@poonamdighe1655]

Superb Man...!!

[@sarojkumarlakda6964]

Yes it's a great bike of 80s........ Super power of Yamaha and rajdoot ...... I have a experience of Rajdoot 175 electronic........ We approach at 100 km per hour speed with triple seat ....... Each person weight 55 to 66 kg ...... Jhakassssssssss experience

[@poojascookhouse6257]

M a Jawa and a Yezdi rider... I don't like any Yamaha products I hate the RD but being a rider I am I respect the RD rider... ITS THE RESPECT AND THE BOND WE HAVE BETWEEN RIDERS...

[@alokbalsekar]

Hate is a very strong word sir. Have u owned or ridden an RD? I own a '62 Tankswitch Jawa and a Yezdi 350 Twin too. I love YJ bikes, but the RD is my first bike and so she is my first love

[@emossj2071]

Pooja's Cook House y

[@alokbalsekar]

One more update. I bought a Yezdi 175 too

[@susheergovindaraj5842]

RD can do all that a Yezdi does, but not vice versa.

[@Luck21st]

Holy WOW ! He's got Original RD 350 from WESTERN WORLD of 40HP ! That's strictly Crazy! He's Lucky!

[@thanossucksatgaming464]

Even I’m a proud rd 350 1989 model I’m never going to sell it and I bought it for 50,000 and today it goes for 2,00,000

[@alokbalsekar]

I bought this for 18k. Of course, that was in 2003

[@rooprang5191]

a legend to own.

[@johnnysturt533]

RD is a classic beauty A head turner

[@RijoThomaselipulikattu]

No words. Thumbs up..n hats off. I really need one like this. Each n every word u said here is motivating. Now i own 1987 rx 100 which i had restored from it's chase n engine only condition. What u said above s very true. Collecting the parts n getting our ride ready gives us the same feeling like riding our bike. And a ride on these machines give us Peace !

[@Kamal67811]

Nice video...nice to see this bike in a wonderful condition.....keep up the good job

[@vijjirx7940]

I love.rx 135 rd350

[@tejasthakur123]

awesome alok... bike loos better than earlier.. when you gonna restore that RD with diskbreak ? wannna hear the roaring of it...

[@SamuelBishop1]

Great edit, bike and story!

[@sidhyesh87]

Well made video bro

[@siddhantdabhade8234]

reallly u r bike lovers

[@Deepakkv-lk9yz]

rd350....love nvr ends

[@issacmitra4929]

awsome video :)

[@rooprang5191]

a legend

[@gordhanvlogs871]

Love it rajdoot rd350

[@kamsalasrinath9877]

My dream bike rajdoot

[@darshanshetty9057]

That was pretty awesome.. Alok (y)

[@HarshaC85]

took a year and half to restore my RD350, almost had the same feeling 😀

[@MotorDiariesIndia]

Totally agree, Harsha! If you have an interesting story around your bike, do get in touch with us. We'd love to hear from you! :)

[@olddillibikerz9491]

My love RD 350

[@maheshbhange3865]

Y.RAJDOOT 350,RAJDOOT super d, best luk ,india best baik no1👍

[@Teknik2050]

Very cool bike with hot guy

[@freakerr5307]

Awesome concept,super. What's the soundtrack playing in background ?please let me know.very catchy & apt.

[@greentodayarchitectsandeng5078]

Rd super

[@rem-vlogs8815]

If Yamaha relaunch this iconic RD350 in new modern avtaar. It will give run for the money to all its competitors (RE, Jawa, Benelli and upcoming Honda H'ness)

[@jithinsanjothjoy7935]

Should relaunch this bike. Expecting launch of rajdoot from Yamaha

[@amargupta9478]

Awesome,👍👍👌👌💐💐

[@danishfaizan7911]

Beautiful stuff!

[@YathishGowda007]

Nice Video:)

[@MotorDiariesIndia]

Thank you!

[@kongavamshi]

really you are lucky ...

[@alokbalsekar]

Thank you

[@vikramcm4233]

Guys... Waiti for ur videos...

[@pushpendradwivedi6909]

awesome bike

[@ambujanand9077]

Great to see you happy.How much did you get this byke for? On OLX it's damn expensive

[@alokbalsekar]

18k. In 2003

[@yashvardhansharma8851]

Its my dream to own this beast aka rd 350

[@AshokKumar-sd9ho]

ESCORT YAMAHA BEST BIKE OF INDIA

[@ArmaanKhan-sy3kg]

Want to be lucky as you😄

[@manuneena3090]

❤RD350