For the 1982 model year, the Yamaha RD 350 LC motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 354.9 lb (161 kg).
Yamaha RD 350 LC weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha RD 350 LC?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha RD 350 LC is lighter than about 54.1% of 197 Yamaha 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 LC weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 354.9 lb (161 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 347 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.98 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 102.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 9.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha RD 350 LC weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha RD 350 LC weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 354.9 lb (161 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha RD 350 LC weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 46th percentile for weight among 197 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha RD 350 LC?
A full tank works out to about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 5.28 US gal (20 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha RD 350 LC weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 534.9 lb (242.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How large is the Yamaha RD 350 LC engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.98 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Yamaha RD 350 LC above or below the typical Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 20.1 lb (9.1 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha RD 350 LC easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.