The Yamaha R 5 F motorcycle specifications include a 347 cc (21.17 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 148 kg (326.3 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha R 5 F compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 37% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 44th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 21% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 36th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 8% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 45th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
347 cc — larger displacement than about 44% of Yamaha models.
148 kg — heavier than about 36% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 64%.
12 L — larger than about 45% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.50-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.19:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1972 |
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| Category | Sport touring |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 347 cc (21.17 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 64.0 x 54 mm (2.5 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 6.9:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Port control |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.00-18 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 148 kg (326.3 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.00 L (3.17 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
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