This 1979 Yamaha RD400 reimagines a two-stroke icon through the lens of modern craftsmanship, emerging from a meticulous three-year commission by Gaston Motorcycle Werks in North Carolina. The result is a purpose-built street tracker that balances vintage character with contemporary performance engineering. At its core lies a fully rebuilt 398cc air-cooled parallel-twin, a powerplant revered for its sharp throttle response and unmistakable exhaust note. Here, it’s elevated with DG radial cylinder heads, Lectron carburetors, and VForce3 reed valves, complemented by […]
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