Across the 1989 and 1990 model years, the Yamaha RD 350 N motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 357.1 lb (162 kg).
Yamaha RD 350 N 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 N?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha RD 350 N is lighter than about 53.3% 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 N weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1989, 1990 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 357.1 lb (162 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 347 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.97 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 102.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha RD 350 N weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha RD 350 N wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 357.1 lb (162 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 N lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 47th percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha RD 350 N 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 N?
Based on the supplied 4.49 US gal (17 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 27.9 lb (12.7 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 N and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 537.1 lb (243.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How many cc does the Yamaha RD 350 N have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.97 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Yamaha RD 350 N compare with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg), the model is roughly 17.9 lb (8.1 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Yamaha RD 350 N weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.