Yamaha RD 350 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha RD 350 motorcycle specifications include a 347 cc (21.17 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 162 kg (357.1 lb).

Key specifications

1975, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988Model years
347 ccDisplacement
162 kgWet weight
16 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1975198019811985198619871988
Year-specific specification changes

The 1975 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
198019816.9:1
198519886.0:1
Front brakes
1980Double disc. 0
19811988Dual disc
Front tire
198590/90-18
1986190/90-18
1987198890/90-18
Rear brakes
19851988Single disc
Rear tire
19851988110/80-18
Wet weight
1980150 kg (330.7 lb)
1981161 kg (354.9 lb)
19851988170 kg (374.8 lb)
Cooling system
19811988Liquid
Fuel capacity
1980198117.00 L (4.49 US gal)
1985198820.00 L (5.28 US gal)
Fuel control
19851988Membrane & power valve
Top speed
19801981178.0 km/h (110.6 mph)
19851986190.0 km/h (118.1 mph)
19871988191.0 km/h (118.7 mph)

How the Yamaha RD 350 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.

Displacement347 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 37% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 44th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight162 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 13% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 41st percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity16 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 23% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 67th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement44th

347 cc — larger displacement than about 44% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight41st

162 kg — heavier than about 41% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 59%.

Fuel capacity67th

16 L — larger than about 67% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, two-stroke • 347 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.00-18 front / 3.50-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.00-18
Rear tire size 3.50-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.19:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, two-stroke
Displacement 347 cc (21.17 cu in)
Bore × stroke 64.0 x 54 mm (2.5 x 2.1 inches)
Compression ratio 6.6:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Membrane

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.00-18
Rear tire 3.50-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 162 kg (357.1 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 16.00 L (4.23 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 170.0 km/h (105.6 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.