Yamaha RD 500 V4 || Awesome Power & Sound!

[@TD402dd]

I miss the 2-stroke sport bikes. I don't think the riders today understand how outstanding they were. The power came on like a turbo charger and it could throw you if you weren't ready. Fantastic video!! People forget it was these bikes which started the world wide craze for speed.

[@hermanman8235]

Too bad it won't be THAT nice to the environment..for that almost twice the power for the given c.c but hey volcanoes also pollute the world isn't ?. love that scream and narrow power band...🌞💪

[@glenholmgren1218]

@@hermanman8235 Didn’t have that narrow of a power band compared to other 2-Strokes - had YPVS variable exhaust port height.

[@hermanman8235]

Yep...I miss that point . thanks for the info 👍

[@azonesuperdia]

And that's why i wanted a 2 stroke as my first bike! i love these damn machine and everytime one passed me, i smile listening to it lol

[@MrSully62333]

Cannot get enough of that sweet sound, brings back happy memories of the 2 stroke road bike days.

[@Dunstire]

Not in a million years would i strap myself aboard one of these.They're insane!

[@Johnnywhamo]

That 2 stroke sound...ya baby!

[@johnbuss8789]

god I miss that screaming sound...watching this made me feel I was back on my rd500...and seeing that front wheel come up when u open her up is just how it was...

[@volksquadman]

The beauty of two stroke acceleration & sound at its best on the road-Muinto bien!!!!!! Bet it smells good too. Much respect.

[@LoneRevD]

Wow when this comes on the pipe it does so with authority! It spans those last 4k revs in a blink. Really nice Man, thanks for sharing that with us!

[@video9009]

I had one of these back in the early 90's. I remember one thing: no power, no power, no power, and then..; POWER, POWER, POWER!!! Loved it..

[@azonesuperdia]

Still had it?

[@RacingSM]

This Yamaha RD 500 V4 is homologated / plated and it is street legal here in Portugal. We also are finishing another 500 project, a Suzuki RG 500 Gamma which is also street legal ( it's homologated / has plate ). The 500 you were thinking were the racing models from WGP, completely different stuff, ours are production models much worse and less powerful.

[@panchnl]

What a dream bike. Nothing beats two-stroke. Awesome!

[@joelunchboxx]

Oh boy, better get my RD's running. Love the sound of a two-stroke just burbling along.

[@zFinisheD]

Sickest 2 Stroke oh my god, sooo powerful!!!!

[@kevinhermanto7203]

NICEE!!! i love how the engine rushes into 12k rpm..

[@angryfishmonger]

Has to be one of the best versions of the Yamaha 2-stroke V4 500 I have seen. That bike is hazing the rear tire as it pulls when on the pipe. Well done.

[@FerdBronkeh]

What do you mean hazing the rear tire? with smoke from the pipe?

[@angryfishmonger]

The rear tire is spinning fast enough to smoke as it comes on the pipe. The power-band on two-strokes is narrow but very intense.

[@SmallEngineRacer]

angryfishmonger and again the smoke is possibly from the pipes at high rpms because a stock RZ does have the same look view from the back!!!!! but i say this one may have enough power to spin the tire too but I doubt it at the speed is going.

[@RacingSM]

SmallEngineRacer On this video the 500 only spinned on the street "white zebras" pedestrians pavement due to it's different material which is more slippery than the asphalt itself.

[@angryfishmonger]

Just at the one minute mark, and again at 3:15, it appears that in both first and second your getting rear wheel spin. The tach jumps as though the rear has broken loose. You're right about the other views that looks like two-stroke oil with a blue tinge to it. Im not riding it so I could be wrong. Still an awesome bike.

[@lucabehrmann6370]

Awesome vid. Brilliant filming. Stunning RD 500. I love two strokes, mito EV, Kawasaki triple, maico 250, 500, bultaco 350,fantic 125,beta techno trial, Suzuki TS. Best 2 strokes regards.

[@Revanche2strokes]

That sound alone is amazing!!! Throw in the power, lightweight and uniqueness and it's as close to mechanical perfection/Heaven as one can get. Good Job guys! WUSSUP GUNNER?

[@buckbundy8642]

I love watching that tach needle!!😍👍🏻👍🏻

[@Caluma122]

Easily one of my favourite videos on KZbin....easily

[@larsnef8777]

This 2-Stoke 500GP Bikes wahs The Coolest Fastes and Loudest MOTO GP KLASS ( EVER !!! ) I NOW I RIDE IT !!! EVERY FROM THIS BIKES ARE A BEAST 😉😉😉 👍👍👍👌👌✋...

[@persistrich]

Holly shit man that bike is quick! The rev counter was a joke when PV kicked open! AWESOME

[@xtazyfeeding]

oh-my-god that must be one of the best sound a motorcycle can make! :O

[@losi8ightyew]

Dat powerband. 3 Holy shit.

[@RacingSM]

Hi, The firing order of this Yamaha RD 500 V4 is stock ( 180º ). We are finishing our SUZUKI RG 500 GAMMA project, which will be Screamer ( 90º ) firing order.

[@evofreak1304]

omg I want one of these bikes , it's perfection , I love 2 stroke

[@sirfanatic]

such a peice of history loving it.. espically the accelleration on the white paint an got wheel spin haha classic..

[@SaveMeSteak]

best video ever. i watched this like 100 times for that sound! subbed

[@jessebob3280]

wow! ive got a NSR 150 sp and love the powerband kick on that, i couldnt imagine what it would feel like on that beast!?

[@timmwhite9218]

...and back when Kevin Schwantz was in Houston at Hurst Yamaha and Marine, he could make these things scream. The bike I saw him ride the most though was a TT 500 with Fox Factory Forks and every trick aftermarket part available to mankind! He would put a milkcrate next to it, kick the beast over, climb on, click it in gear, wheelie through both of the shops' plastic strip 'airlocks', around the shop, hang a left on Bingle Street, all without setting the front wheel down! One very talented rider/racer. He used to call me Heli-spark (due to my tig welding abilities.) Be well and God bless y'all!

[@ΠαναγιώτηςΚαπλάνης-β6ζ]

Ένας πύραυλος εδάφους αέρος τομαχοκ πιστεύω ότι είναι το καλύτερο Με διαφορά δίχρονο μηχανάκι που πέρασε ποτέ μέχρι σήμερα στους δρόμους,,,,❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@garyhicks789]

I saw one of these out on the road when they first came out with a sidewinder sidewheel (making it a three wheeler), it had L plates and a kid on it who had been riding for a week (it was his dads). Legal loophole in england at the time, I caught up with him after ten miles on my xj550. I'd like to say the rd250 was awesome in england when it came out, 120mph + from a learner legal machine, learners got bumped down to 125's not long after (80's)

[@dazhearn5431]

haha!! amazing sounds of a truly great bike. Nice work!!!

[@sergioparto1647]

That two stroke sound

[@robbierockin939]

Hi again ,, just went to your website ,, and I see you have the same sickness that I have , lol amazing work and respect to your craftsmanship ,, top shelf , 5/5 star ,, great job man ,, very sick

[@bike23august]

she looks and goes awesome, congrags you just got a new subscriber

[@mitchthorpe1995]

There's always a lounge chair expert out there, I didn't see or hear any issues with the shifting.. nice bike man, I enjoyed the vid

[@thandle46]

Lovely to see and hear the big LC being thashed.......fantastic

[@omorjit]

Nothing like the nostalgia of the 80's 2-strokes. I've got a tuned Blackbird now i'm an old git, but soo miss the noise,smell and getting the front wheel skywards on my RD. :)

[@SquillyMon]

Your Blackbird doesn't bow down to many other machines tho...if any actually.

[@omorjit]

That's very true Squilly. After many years on two wheels,it's the best all rounder i've had.bar none! A Superb bike,that even with it's size and weight,does everything very well. :)

[@SquillyMon]

A TDT It SURELY does, it sure does. I have owned a 97' XX (First year of the Bird) for over 10yrs now) The bike is supremely under rated and basically IGNORED completely to be honest. Honda really doesn't mess around in the Engineering Department, they never have and I am an active life long fan and owner of many many Honda products. The Blackbird is Scary Fast in a Straight Line and I've not met its equal on the streets in random short shot speed battles. My machine is modified a bit also...I'd say an additional 20hp at my rear wheel? Power is currently 171 at the business end. Rear sprocket is geared for about 204 at Redline... and this is from the Carbureted Model ! I almost picked up a Fi model but couldn't justify getting rid of mine because it hadn't done anything wrong or that I had a complaint about...so...I kind of forgot about it. The only reason I would want the Fuel Injection was for a Future Turbo...Maybe someday...who knows. More for Mechanical project fun other than Need...bec it surely doesn't need more power...that engine would just be such an excellent candidate for a Turbo with its smoothness and distinct sound. Back to Engineering...The Blackbird is one of the only...or rather one of the last bikes to actually have a Finished Painted Engine...despite you not being able to see the damn thing! That is a lot of extra effort and added cost...Its also pretty damn classy if you ask me... As are the Dual Counter Balance Shafs inside the engine...when they could have easily eliminated them without any vibration problem. They are only present to provide an extra high level of smoothness that any Gear Head or Motorcyclist should appreciate. By far the Smoothest engine I've ever run, Bar None. Electric Smooth at 100Mph and Beyond...The only Vibes you deal with are from the Airflow if your jacket pokes outside the "pocket" of still air...and that pocket is large. Yes, the CBRXX was and still is a Technological Tour de Force...I don't care what anyone says...or rather does not say about the machine. As most do not know it ever existed...at least that is the feeling I get whenever I try to explain to people what Sport Bike I have currently. Sorry to write a book, but its not often I bump into a fellow XX owner at random and or outside of dedicated websites. Well...Stay safe, Under Triple Digits (yea right) and keep the Rubber Side DOWN my friend !

[@baydata4]

yes! this reason i like 2 stroke

[@AudiophileTubes]

WOW! I was waiting for the 'SONIC BOOM'! Nothing like a classic 2-stroke!

[@RacingSM]

AudiophileTubes Yes ... "Sonic Boom" is a good definition for it's power delivery / kick @ 8500 rpm till the end .. ehe

[@GBmotorsports2604]

2 Stroke, smells nice, sound nice, preforms nice!

[@NubbyTV101]

A total wheelie machine. Love em.

[@glenholmgren1218]

Had a couple friends who had them - had to change the front sprocket for a bigger one if you didn’t want to wheelie under full acceleration

[@ScaleModelVamp]

YAMAHA FOR LIFE !!! Awesome vid thanks !

[@paoloventurin2472]

I love the smell of the mix oil in the morning, is the smell of the victory

[@Jona2t]

you should do a "shifting tutorial" video with your RC toy!

[@TheUndercase87]

love that sound!

[@dylansaey3702]

this must ride like a dream. I love the sound !

[@RacingSM]

Yes, riding this modified 500 V4 is a living dream for a 2-Stroke entusiast. :)

[@jobanza]

espectaculo, ainda por cima aqui na minha zona, isso ao vivo deve ser brutalissimo

[@RacingSM]

@msklurgh 1st " Dude ", you don't know how heavy the clutch lever is. 2nd This 500 is not for Trackdays, for TD's we have an Honda RS 250R HRC.

[@RacingSM]

The fuel consumption is high, but we already made +700 kilometer trip with this RD 500 a few years ago for example, so it's street rideable :)

[@jasward3826]

That sounds f in lovely, I've had quite a few motor bikes in my time from a Honda ss 50 to a Yamaha fj 1200 and lots in between and the best fun I ever had on I bike was on my 350 N power valve, I'd love to have another LC even a 125.

[@ManMultiBusa]

@2StrokRight with ya bud first bike i ever went out on was a gt 750 watarbottle at 14 years old in 1977 WOW had only ever been in cars ,but i guess im just trying to say that thanks to that gt 750 im still riding today its a nice memory ride safe lads.

[@RacingSM]

Thanks! More 500 ( Yamaha RD 500 V4 & Suzuki RG 500 Gamma ) videos to come very soon ! Cheers

[@Caluma122]

Erling. Thats not a bad idea that. I'm building a custom dtr125 at the moment. So a project like that for the far far future actually sounds feasable.

[@jacquemardcelien]

That sound !!! Nice work !

[@petrovi4rocks]

amazin' machine! long live 2 stroke!

[@martinclk50]

I had one (in Malboro colours) it was feckin mental to ride

[@MsNaresh8]

I have been a fan of 2 strokebike . I am going to buy one soon call kawasaki rr 150 2stroke as well...nice to see you have great interest in 2 stroke.nice bike by the way Rd 500 very hard to find one

[@RacingSM]

Thanks.:) Soon there will be more HD videos of the RD 500 V4, we've upgraded the bike / engine with some goodies. We are almost finishing our Suzuki RG 500 Gamma Square tuned and very light .. we'll also make some HD videos of it so be in touch ! ;)

[@glenholmgren1218]

The Gammas were Totally INSANE! Even crazier than the Yammy!!!

[@vinniedurrant]

Powerful bike, it really does sound like the clutch is slipping sometimes when you open her up.

[@XhristinaMacey]

My little rd125s big brother , awesome

[@raidkoast]

+I Macey My RD 125 puts me on my toes me a bit even after a while.. Can't even imagine this monster.

[@dltbgyd1203]

WOW!!!! love the 2 smoker noise!!

[@srsport]

This is awesome. So funny when the powerband hits

[@Gramidle]

the RPM goes like mad !

[@leefortes]

Muuuito bom BroLy, muuuito bom!!! Show de moto! Musical!

[@TheTwoStrokePower]

that thing is awesome, nice build guys lots of respect!

[@ccurutchet]

Evil RD500 =D, Good job !!!

[@warheart20]

This is just sick! I'd love having one of those! :D

[@mad4tarmac]

like your way of thinking!!!!!did a old rg with a cr 500 but it cost me so much on rebuilds ended up putting a xtz 660 in it not as mad but stayed running

[@delianker84]

nice work nice bike...pure 2 stroke spirit...

[@delianker84]

best 2stroke video!!!!!!!!!!!! NO 1

[@adambomb789]

That's one thing that's nice about the US, there are still a lot of states that don't do inspections, and for the most part you can cruise around in whatever you want. Pretty much everything I drive would be considered illegal in most of Europe.

[@RacingSM]

No, this is 2 separate explosions per crank turn ( 180º + 180º ), a big bang configuration has the closest possible or simultaneous explosions per crank turn. Suzuki RGV 250 / Aprilia RS 250 have 270º + 90º ( almost simultaneous ), the sound is like a monocylinder . The WGP 500 pure big-bang firing order had the 4 pistons exploding at the same time, like a big monocylinder. Latest 250 GP bikes had 2 simultaneous explosions per crank turn aswell, better throttle control and more linear engine

[@humbertocunha3645]

acelerar uma maquina dessas e puro prazer muita força a embreagem nao e suficiente muita força bela maquina 2t na veia

[@gixxerboy555]

The one and only....DREAM-MACHINE....hey Yamaha...when you gonna reproduce a serie of that IMMORTAL 2-stroke-MACHINE?

[@sinbad64]

EXCELLENT !!!... thanks for your uploads... are you still working on, or doing anything more to the Yamaha RD500? -- I hope you are because although I like all the motorcycles you work on, the Yamaha's my favourite and I LOVE it!

[@bluebee4346]

What a fantastic sound. I want one

[@Lamhirrh]

Rotax has a 800cc Parallell twin 2-stroke engine with DI. Only available in snowmobiles however...

[@gixxerboy555]

2stroke...above everything....damn...!!!! love that bike.....wish I had one....

[@ApriliaLover001]

I finally find you 2 stroke lovers!! this is a fantastic bike you guys have here. Well you won a subscriber,beautiful vid and bike also the aprilia rs250. Can you tell me, what kind of mods do I have put in to get a monster as yours? And please what's the top speed? Thanks mate.

[@thanosvinios1013]

After more than 30 years this two stroke YPVS 500 cc engine, and the entire motorbike is still powerful!! Thanks to YAMAHA (and Kenny Roberts race driver)

[@АлександрАлексей-м4ь]

How powerful motorbike. What impress me about motorbike is that sound.

[@RacingSM]

Yes, I understand what you say, people compare old 2-Strokes with modern 4-Strokes with millions of R&D on them .. :) The Sutter is very expensive, it can't be compared with a tuned Yamaha RD 500 or a Suzuki RG 500 .. these bikes cost like 4000 - 6000€ used and then more 5000 - 10000€ of tuning above them depending of the project .. they're completely different worlds if you know what I mean ..

[@RacingSM]

Yes, even our secondary transmission is somehow short at the moment ( 15 - 42 ), which would make around 250 km/h top speed, but for our purpose is more than enough. For incredible top speed there are other bikes more suitable for that purpose. ( modern 1000 4-Strokes )

[@Adisaputra-xf5bd]

love these sound..😍😍😍😍😍 braaaappp... braapppp.. autentic 2T..😎

[@mycspree]

this bike is bad ass i'm just lucky enough to have a 77rd400 and it,s a hand full gotta love two stroke love the power

[@gengnepal]

Thank. So this 180 degree is a sort of big bang firing configuration?

[@PAlexandre41]

OMG!!! Just love to hear the scream of it!

[@RacingSM]

Yes, the main purpose with this 500 is exactly that, to have incredible riding sensations more than pure performance, which the modern 1000 4-Stroke, for example a BMW 1000 has way more ! ;)

[@ralphvon1]

Man !! I WISH that I still had my H2's ! -ralph

[@vonKragh]

If you keep on driving like that in public traffic, you might not get very old! Because this is totally insane driving this way in between the other members of the trafic.

[@UOO303T]

Hi great looking bike obviously tuned!? Think they call these bikes the unauthorised r5 great job bud how fast would you say the top speed is great channel im always watching your vids mate thanks all the best mark

[@RacingSM]

Hello, the bike is obviously tuned :) The top speed with actual secondary transmission is around 250 km/h. Thanks for the compliments

[@marcocerioni8353]

È una belva, e ha un suono entusiasmante ❤

[@ryosukyaizawa3479]

2 stroke bike are the best... lucky in my country still have alot of 2 stroke bike from the 90an and till 2016.. XD

[@animexsenpai7909]

Malaysia?

[@ryosukyaizawa3479]

+salman yamaha z yes

[@rizkyrendyawanramadhan2414]

Ryosuky Aizawa yamaha rxz.. the legend

[@bonvincentagbisit4503]

I'm from philippines. Sad to say no two strokes here. i want to own kr150 or rxz135. Maybe you can help me on this brother. How to import this bikes in your country

[@RacingSM]

Of course.

[@patrickyoung2117]

Were these awesome V-4's sold to the public?? OMG you could stomp EVERYBODY!

[@ianskeggs5294]

Light n powerful, what more do you need

[@nidchaorai]

I love this sound ^^

[@gengnepal]

Is the firing interval of this bike even(Screamer) ? Every 90 degree crank turn,1 cylinder firing up right ?

[@rungassamydonovan47]

hi, great videos.i was wondering why 2 stroke engines usually seize and what oil ratio to use??

[@droceretik]

+rungassamydonovan47 Which two strokes? Water cooled? Air cooled? Racing machines? Premix fuel? Oil injection? Can be several reasons alone or a combination of all. In an oil injected engine, running out of oil, a pump malfunction or a blocked or disconnected oil line could be a reason for seizure, Using the wrong oil in either an oil injected engine or a premix engine. Incorrect (lean) fuel air mixture (wrong or blocked jets) or leaking intake. Wrong piston to cylinder clearance (too tight). Poor quality fuel. Over heating engine due to prolonged high speed running at low speed under hot conditions (engine abuse). In a water cooled engine, coolant run out due to leaks. Blocked radiator. Incorrect ignition timing. Oil ratios for premix vary depending on oil type (synthetic or mineral) but are typically 30: 1 to 50:1. Be guided by the user manual. Most racing two strokes use premix. Most road going 2 stroke motor cycles use oil injection.

[@rungassamydonovan47]

droceretik ok thanx

[@crobulari2328]

Great Video. Many thanks. Don`t prang it!. Did this engine have two cylinders rotary valve and the other two reed or something ?. Thanks again, MIKE.

[@crobulari2328]

Just watched it again.... Real bad,bad,bad, Bike !!.