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Yamaha RD is a name that closely relates to an incredibly fun ride from a small-capacity motorcycle. The compact two-stroke could easily cruise on the highway and was capable of a top speed of 130 km/h. The days of two-strokes have long gone but they still remembered fondly and for Portuguese custom builders Pedro and Filipe Costa, it turned out to be a great project that resulted in this stunning restored RD 200. (Photo: Bikeexif)
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The build uses various metals that include aluminum, bronze, copper, tin and stainless steel. The amalgamation looks rather brilliant with no paint and just shiny polished metal. C.Custom Garage's Pedro and Filipe stripped down the Rd 200 down to its components parts to built it from scratch. The only stock parts left are the engine, wheel hubs and drum brakes. (Photos: Bikeexif)
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The 195cc air-cooled parallel twin was refurbished and polished. It now runs on an electronic ignition system instead of the original coil and points setup. The engine gets a bit of a power boost from its larger expansion chambers in the 2-into-2 stainless steel exhaust pipework. (Photo: Bikeexif)
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The frame and swingarm were made in the workshop and finished in chrome. It gets a sleek one-piece tank and seat unit crafted from aluminum and polished to match the frame. A small battery is hidden underneath, and the upholstery for the seat pad is vintage leather. (Photo: Bikeexif)
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The headlight is the old unit but it's hooked up to a modern wiring loom. There are no buttons or dials on the stainless steel handlebar. Just custom-made levers and throttle. It rides on 18-inch Borranis wrapped with Shinko’s ‘Super Classic 270’ tyres. (Photo: Bikeexif)
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