Amongst the winning-est motorcycles on the drag circuit in India is this Yamaha RD 350 from DAM motors in Bangalore. The huge horde of trophies that Dirty Yellow (yup, that’s its name) has won over the years is a testament to the commitment behind it. Lets take a closer look at what makes this a terror when the lights go green.

The competitors view.

This is the view that most competitors get during the race. The skinny tyres gain traction to launch the Dirty Yellow into speeds of close to 176 kmph in under 400 meters.

Yamaha RD 350 Drag Bike Engine

The engine that has propelled this RD 350 to the fastest drag timing by any Indian motorcycle – 12.173 seconds for the quarter mile. It was ridden by Anthony (who is also the tuner for this machine), to this record at Kharghar in Mumbai.

DAM Racing

DAM racing is the racing wing of DAM Motors. They are located in Mathikere in West Bangalore. Their race machines are usually in this yellow color. No surprises why this Yamaha RD350 is named Dirty Yellow.

Yamaha RD 350 drag bike cockpit

The cockpit and controls have been fine tuned to the rider over 8 years of development. Though it may seem strange on first look, it does the job it needs to. Remember the record pace of 12.173 seconds? ’nuff said.

Aero

The front fairing dominates. Hiding almost everything behind it to cut through air.

Trophies of Yamaha RD 350 Drag Bike

The loads of trophies that Dirty Yellow has won over the years with Anthony on it.  If you would like to see these in person, visit DAM motors near M.S Ramaiah Engineering College, Bangalore.

Yamaha RD 350 Drag Bike team

The three musketeers behind this project. Left to Right:
Sanjay Joseph, A.Anthony and Adrian Johnson.

Yamaha RD 350 Drag Bike Gallery

I will be adding some more pictures into the below gallery soon. Check back.