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rwp · September 29th, 2015, 01:07 PM

The GROM discussion brought back a bit of a memory.

In 1976, I bought a new Yam RD400 in the olive green. Sitting beside it was a similar colored RD60. Had to get a package deal. I think the RD60 was about $425 or so. Single seat with cafe tail. 16 inch wheels as I recall. Top speed of about 55. It was not very practical, but great fun around intown Atlanta. In about 1978, my car mechanic begged me to sell it to him well after they were out of production and unavailable. As of a very few years ago he still had it.

Precursor of GROM.

September 29th, 2015, 01:07 PM	#48
rwp ninjette.org member Name: Bill Location: Waynesville, NC Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 black. Previously Suzuki DR650, Suz SV650, Honda Hawk GT, Yam XT225, BMW F650 Posts: 23	The GROM discussion brought back a bit of a memory. In 1976, I bought a new Yam RD400 in the olive green. Sitting beside it was a similar colored RD60. Had to get a package deal. I think the RD60 was about $425 or so. Single seat with cafe tail. 16 inch wheels as I recall. Top speed of about 55. It was not very practical, but great fun around intown Atlanta. In about 1978, my car mechanic begged me to sell it to him well after they were out of production and unavailable. As of a very few years ago he still had it. Precursor of GROM. __________________________________________________ Bill Price Waynesville, NC Old, slightly big guy who likes small bikes