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A kickass session at the local 6 lane highway

The 6-lane highway stretch on the way to Nandi Hills as the venue for this weekend’s meet.

What we planned to do was a small drag meet among the Bangalore club guys and a few other friends to see where we stood and what the best times were. Among others who joined us were some local mechanics on their heavily ported RX(G)135 that were built for the drag strip and a few others with their imported 1000cc Yamaha supersport bikes. Continue reading A kickass session at the local 6 lane highway

’twas Drag Racin’ time again.

A high profile drag meet had been organised for this Sunday at the Outer Ring Road, in between Old Madras Road and Airport Road.

This event marked the start of many more drag meets that were conducted later on in the year. This event basically showed the interest in motorsport among the youth in Bangalore.

The turnout was pretty good with almost 50 two and four wheelers taking part in the event.

Yamaha RD 350 Specifications

Technical and engine specifications of the RD 350s that were sold in India. The motorcycles sold here were underpowered compared to the RDs available worldwide. Yamaha RD 350s are iconic motorcycles and are loved by 2-stroke enthusiasts worldwide.

And it was my first motorcycle, so I will always have a soft spot for it.

Near the potter's place. My last stop on the way back.
My RD350 on what old Madras road looked like in the 90-2000s
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