RD 350

1988 Yamaha RD 350 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1988 Yamaha RD 350 sport motorcycle, Yamaha pairs a 347 cc (21.2 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 63 HP (46 kW) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 181.6 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the RD 350 measures 170 kg (375 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.37 HP/kg (2.7 kg per horsepower). The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 191 km/h (119 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1975 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.