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The Race RD ’ s were modified RD 350 for track use at the MMSC race track in Chennai and ran on Aviation fuel ( white kerosene ) and also 97 Petrol.

The Race RD ’ s were turbocharged and had smaller sprockets and wheels, which pushed the power up to 85 bhp.

The top speed was in excess of 220 km / hr.

The bike had just the chassis, suspension, large 25 ltr fuel tank, disc brake on both ends and a thin sponge cushion for seat as everything else was removed to lighten up the bike.

The Race RD was very light and agile and was very different from the Stock RD.

The Race RD ’ s had modified powered up exhausts. The Race RD was the “ Undisputed King of the MMSC Race Track ” before it was discontinued from racing.