Across the 1973 and 1974 model years, the Yamaha RD 350 (5-speed) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 357.1 lb (162 kg).
Yamaha RD 350 (5-speed) weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha RD 350 (5-speed)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha RD 350 (5-speed) is lighter than about 63.2% of 34 Yamaha classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha RD 350 (5-speed) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1973, 1974 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 357.1 lb (162 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 347 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.97 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 102.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha RD 350 (5-speed) weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha RD 350 (5-speed) wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 357.1 lb (162 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha RD 350 (5-speed) lighter or heavier than other Yamaha classic motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 37th percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha RD 350 (5-speed) years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha RD 350 (5-speed)?
Based on the supplied 4.23 US gal (16 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha RD 350 (5-speed) and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 537.1 lb (243.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha RD 350 (5-speed) displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.97 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Yamaha RD 350 (5-speed) weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Yamaha classic motorcycle weight of 375.9 lb (170.5 kg), the model is roughly 18.7 lb (8.5 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Yamaha RD 350 (5-speed) weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.