Yamaha RZ 350 Weight (370lb)

Quick answer

For the 1984 model year, the Yamaha RZ 350 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 370.4 lb (168 kg).

Wet / running weight370.4 lb (168 kg)
Fuel capacity5.28 US gal (20 L)
Full tank fuel weight32.8 lb (14.9 kg)
Model years covered
1984

Yamaha RZ 350 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Yamaha RZ 350?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha RZ 350 is lighter than about 65.7% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
370.4 lb (168 kg)
83 Yamaha sport bikesMedian: 414 lb (187.8 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight370.4 lb (168 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider520.4 lb (236 kg)bike + rider • bike is 71.2% of total mass
180 lb rider550.4 lb (249.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 67.3% of total mass
210 lb rider580.4 lb (263.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 63.8% of total mass

Yamaha RZ 350 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1984
Wet / running weight 370.4 lb (168 kg)
Engine displacement 347 cc
Fuel capacity 5.28 US gal (20 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 32.8 lb (14.9 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 0.94 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 106.7 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 8.9%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha RZ 350 is lighter than about 65.7% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 5.28 US gal (20 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Yamaha curb-weight specification.

Yamaha RZ 350 weight FAQ

How much does the Yamaha RZ 350 weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 370.4 lb (168 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Yamaha RZ 350 weight compare with similar Yamahas?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 65.7% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes with the same weight basis.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha RZ 350?

A full tank works out to about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 5.28 US gal (20 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Yamaha RZ 350 weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 550.4 lb (249.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How many cc does the Yamaha RZ 350 have per pound?

The model has about 0.94 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How does the Yamaha RZ 350 compare with the median Yamaha sport bike weight?

The representative wet weight is about 43.7 lb (19.8 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha sport bike weight of 414 lb (187.8 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Yamaha RZ 350 easy to move around by hand?

The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.

Official information note

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.