Across 6 covered model years from 1985 to 1990, the Yamaha RD 350 F motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 357.1 lb (162 kg) to 374.8 lb (170 kg).
Yamaha RD 350 F weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha RD 350 F?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha RD 350 F is lighter than about 59% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha RD 350 F weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 357.1 lb (162 kg) to 374.8 lb (170 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 347 cc |
| Power | 50 hp to 63 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1985 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 14 hp / 100 lb to 16.81 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.95 lb / hp to 7.14 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.93 cc / lb to 0.97 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 102.9 lb / 100 cc to 108 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.8% to 8.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha RD 350 F weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha RD 350 F ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 357.1 lb (162 kg) to 374.8 lb (170 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha RD 350 F heavy compared with other Yamaha sport bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 41st percentile among 83 compatible Yamaha sport bikes.
Does the Yamaha RD 350 F weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Yamaha RD 350 F fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha RD 350 F with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 554.8 lb (251.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha RD 350 F have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 14 hp per 100 lb to 16.81 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 40th percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Yamaha RD 350 F have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.93 cc per lb to 0.97 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha RD 350 F compare with the median Yamaha sport bike weight?
The model sits about 39.2 lb (17.8 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha sport bike weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha RD 350 F feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.