The Yamaha RD 350 motorcycle dimensions for 1975-1988 is length 81.9 in (2,080 mm), wheelbase 53.7 in (1,365 mm), seat height 30.9 in (785 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.5 in (165 mm).
Yamaha RD 350 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 30.9 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
65.6% 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 28.1 in (715 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
12.1%. 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 | 81.9 in (2,080 mm) | 85.6 in (2,175 mm) | 3.7 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 53.7 in (1,365 mm) | 58.9 in (1,495 mm) | 5.1 in below median |
| Seat height | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 31.7 in (806 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in (165 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 1 in above median |
Yamaha RD 350 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 81.9 in (2,080 mm) | — | — | 53.7 in (1,365 mm) | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Yamaha RD 350 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha RD 350 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.9 in (785 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 0.8 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha RD 350 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 53.7 in (1,365 mm), giving the Yamaha RD 350 a very short wheelbase for its category. 5.1 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 65.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha RD 350 have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.5 in (165 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 1 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha RD 350 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 81.9 in (2,080 mm), making the Yamaha RD 350 very compact for its category. 3.7 in below the category median.
Did the Yamaha RD 350 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?
The main listed figures are overall length 81.9 in (2,080 mm), wheelbase 53.7 in (1,365 mm), seat height 30.9 in (785 mm), and ground clearance 6.5 in (165 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 12.1%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.