The last in the long line of Yamaha’s RD series, the RD400F (also known as the Daytona Special) is considered by many to be the best of the breed.
The press went nuts for it – Cycle magazine called it “Dennis the Menace on Yokohama tires, and is the most fun street motorcycle currently available for sale.” Compared to the RD350, the extra 50cc brought a lot more civility. The engine was more flexible, though you could still easily wheelie the bike in 2nd gear. It was the perfect example of how the RD series had evolved from a hooligan’s toy into a more refined, but still enjoyable, sport bike.
This example (VIN: 2V0000366) stands out due to the low claimed mileage of 152. I always get nervous about bikes like this that are claimed to be low-mile but there’s no obvious red flags from the photos. Still, I’d probably want this one inspected in person before handing over any cash. The only modification appears to be Ohlins shocks (original not included) and there’s a ding on the gas tank from something falling on it in storage. The seller says that he did a carb clean and that it’s in “very nice running condition” but doesn’t include a video.
Find this low-mile Daytona Special for sale in Wayzata, Minnesota for $19,990 or best offer here on eBay.