Across the 1983 and 1984 model years, the Yamaha RD 350 LC YPVS motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 374.8 lb (170 kg).
Yamaha RD 350 LC YPVS weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha RD 350 LC YPVS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha RD 350 LC YPVS is lighter than about 59% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes 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 YPVS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 374.8 lb (170 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 347 cc |
| Power | 58 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 15.48 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.46 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.93 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 108 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 8.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha RD 350 LC YPVS weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha RD 350 LC YPVS wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 374.8 lb (170 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha RD 350 LC YPVS lighter or heavier than other Yamaha sport bikes?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 41st percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha RD 350 LC YPVS years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha RD 350 LC YPVS?
Based on the supplied 5.28 US gal (20 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha RD 350 LC YPVS and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 554.8 lb (251.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha RD 350 LC YPVS power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 15.48 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 42nd percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Yamaha RD 350 LC YPVS total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 8.8% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Yamaha RD 350 LC YPVS engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 0.93 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Yamaha RD 350 LC YPVS from the median Yamaha sport bike weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha sport bike weight of 414 lb (187.8 kg), the model is roughly 39.2 lb (17.8 kg) lighter.
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.