The Yamaha RD 350 LC motorcycle specifications include a 347 cc (21.17 cu in) engine, power of 49 hp (35.8 kW) @ 8,700 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 161 kg (354.9 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha RD 350 LC 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 8% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 57th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 37% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 44th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 14% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 40th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 53% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 91st 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.
49 hp — more powerful than about 57% of Yamaha models with power data.
347 cc — larger displacement than about 44% of Yamaha models.
161 kg — heavier than about 40% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 60%.
20 L — larger than about 91% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.50-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.304 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 304.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 141.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.19:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1982 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 347 cc (21.17 cu in) |
| Power | 49 hp (35.8 kW) @ 8,700 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 64.0 x 54 mm (2.5 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 6.9:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Membrane |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.00-18 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 161 kg (354.9 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 L (5.28 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 178.0 km/h (110.6 mph) |
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