A Straight Four 2 Stroke? WTF Was Yamaha Thinking?

Yamaha's 750cc inline four water cooled 2-stroke motorcycle caused a sensation at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1971. Then what happened? Thanks to @kasperkjrsgaard1447 for suggesting this video.

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