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Welcome to the 1970 Yamaha RT1M Forum. Feel free to post anything related to this model in the category. Anything new, will be added to this section. If you see any errors, please contact me privately. There were many errors, in the early Yamaha literature. I will make some error's of my own.
1970 Yamaha RT1M Specifications
Model 1970 Yamaha RT1M
Dimensions:
Overall Length 82.3 In.
Overall Width 35.0 In.
Overall Height 46.7 In.
Wheelbase 55.1 In.
Min. Ground Clearance 10 In.
Weight:
Gross -
Net 238 Lbs.
Performance:
Max, Speed -
Fuel Consumption -
(On paved level roads)
Climbing Ability 35 Degree
Min. Turning Radius 78.7 In.
Braking Distance 50.5 Ft. @ 31 MPH
Engine:
Model RT1
Type 2 Stroke, Gasoline
Lubricating System Separate (Yamaha Autolube)
Cylinder Single, forward inclined 5 Port
Displacement 21.50 cu. in. (351cc)
Bore X Stroke 2.77 X 2.52 In. (80MM X 70MM)
Compression Ratio 7.5:1
Max Power 36 BHP/6,500 RPM
Max Torque 28.7 Ft.-Lbs @ 6,500 RPM
Piston Skirt Clearance .0022 - .0024 In. / 0.55 - 0.60MM
Starting System Primary-Coupled Kick
Ignition Timing B.T.D.C 3.4 MM +/- .1 MM
NGK Spark Plug & Gap B-9EN (N) 0.5-0.6 MM
Contact Break Point Gap 0.011 - 0.013 Inch / 0.30 - 0.35 MM
Volt Reg. Adjustment -
(Volts @ RPM - No load)
Cutout Relay Adjustment -
Condenser Capacity .22UF (Microfarad)
Carburetor:
Type Mikuni VM34SH
Main Jet # 280
Jet Needle 6DP1 - 3
Air Jet -
Needle Jet P - 0
Cut Away 1.5
Pilot Jet (#) 40
Air Screw (turns out) 1 1/4
Starter Jet (#) 60
Float Level 8.5 MM
Intake:
Air Cleaner Wet, Foam Rubber
Transmission:
Clutch Wet, Multiple Disk
Primary reduction system Helical Gear
Primary reduction ratio 3.095 / (65/21) Teeth
Trans Oil Capacity 1.06 Qts / 1,000cc
Gear Box:
Type Constant Mesh, 5 Speed Forward
1st Gear teeth & Ratio 2.250 (36/16) (19.425)
2nd Gear teeth & Ratio 1.650 (33/20) (14.979)
3rd Gear teeth & Ratio 1.261 (29/23) (11.838)
4th Gear teeth & Ratio 1.000 (26/26) (9.078)
5th Gear teeth & Ratio 0.793 (23/29) (7.199)
Secondary reduction system Chain
Secondary reduction ratio 2.933 (44/15)
Chassis:
Frame Tubular-Double Loop
Front Suspension System Front Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension System Swinging Arm
Fork Oil Capacity 210cc (7.1 Oz.)
Front Cushion System Coil Spring / Oil Damper
Rear Cushion System Coil Spring / Oil Damper
Steering System:
Steering Angle 49 Degrees both left & right
Caster 60.5 Degrees
Trail 5.12 In. / 130MM
Braking System:
Type of brake Internal Expansion
Front Operation System Right hand operation
Rear Operation System Right foot operation
Tire Size:
Front 2.75 - 21 - 4PR Knobby
Rear 4.00 - 18 - 4PR Knobby
Front Tire Pressure 14 P.S.I
Rear Tire Pressure 17 P.S.I
Oil Pump:
Adjustment Stroke Min 0.20 - 0.25 MM
Adjustment Stroke Max 1.85 - 2.05 MM
Dynamo:
Model FZA - 1A1L
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Elec.
Battery:
Model -
Manufacturer -
Capacity -
Lighting:
Head Light -
Tail Light -
Stop Light -
Meter Light -
High Beam Indicator Light -
Tanks:
Gasoline Tank Capacity 2.5 Gallons (9.5 Liters)
Oil Tank Capacity 1.7 Quarts (1.6 Liters)
Chain:
Tension (Up & down free play) 20MM (25/32)
The 1970 Yamaha RT1M Rider's Manual is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1970 Yamaha RT1M Combined Service Manual is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1970 Yamaha RT1-M Parts Manual is located: CLICK HERE
The 1969-1971 Yamaha Autolube adjustment and Color Codes are Located: CLICK HERE
The 1970 Yamaha Full Line Up Brochure is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1970 Yamaha Motocross Full Line Up Brochure is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1970 Yamaha RT1-M Crankshaft Data is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1970 Yamaha RT1-M Store is Located: CLICK HERE
