The Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) motorcycle dimensions for 1973-1974 is length 81 in (2,057 mm), width 39 in (990 mm), wheelbase 52 in (1,321 mm), seat height 31.5 in (800 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.4 in (163 mm).
Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Yamaha models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.5 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
64.2% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 29 in (736 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 21.9 sq ft (2.04 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
12.3%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Yamaha models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 81 in (2,057 mm) | 81.7 in (2,075 mm) | 0.7 in below median |
| Width | 39 in (990 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 6.9 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 52 in (1,321 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 3.3 in below median |
| Seat height | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 6.4 in (163 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 0.9 in above median |
Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 81 in (2,057 mm) | 39 in (990 mm) | — | 52 in (1,321 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 6.4 in (163 mm) |
Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.5 in (800 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.4 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 52 in (1,321 mm), giving the Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 3.3 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.2% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.4 in (163 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 0.9 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) compact or large?
The representative overall length is 81 in (2,057 mm), making the Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 0.7 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 21.9 sq ft (2.04 m²).
Did the Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed)?
The main listed figures are overall length 81 in (2,057 mm), wheelbase 52 in (1,321 mm), seat height 31.5 in (800 mm), and ground clearance 6.4 in (163 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 12.3%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.