The Yamaha R 5 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
The 1970 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha R 5 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.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 49th 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%.
790 mm — taller than about 49% of Yamaha models.
12 L — larger than about 45% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
1,341
1,416
5% below average.
790
793
Close to average.
180
181
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.50-18 |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.00 L (2.11 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 179 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.19:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Naked bike |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 347 cc (21.17 cu in) |
| Torque | 37.9 Nm (3.9 kgf-m or 28.0 ft.lbs) |
| Bore × stroke | 64.0 x 54 mm (2.5 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 6.9:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 2 Mikuni VM28 SC |
| Fuel control | Port control |
| Ignition | Battery, dual coils, breaker points |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Oil injection |
| Oil capacity | 2.00 L (2.11 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate, wet |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Duplex cradle frame |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum 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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| Dry weight | 146 kg (321.9 lb) |
| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,341 mm (52.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.00 L (3.17 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 6.70 L/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.11 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 155.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2397 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | Starting battery. |
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Other specifications
| Color options | White/purple |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.