Across the 1973 and 1974 model years, the Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 357.1 lb (162 kg) and dry weights ranging from 341.7 lb (155 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) is lighter than about 63.2% of 34 Yamaha classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 (6-speed) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1973, 1974 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 357.1 lb (162 kg) |
| Dry weight | 341.7 lb (155 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 347 cc |
| Torque | 24.1 lb-ft (32.7 Nm) |
| 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.75 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.97 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 102.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 368 lb (166.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 357.1 lb (162 kg) for wet/running weight and 341.7 lb (155 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) heavy compared with other Yamaha classic motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 37th percentile among 34 compatible Yamaha classic motorcycles.
Does the Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1973-1974 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.23 US gal (16 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 26.3 lb (11.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 537.1 lb (243.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 368 lb (166.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed)?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 15.4 lb (7 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much of the Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 7.4% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed) torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 6.75 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.