XT 350

1989 Yamaha XT 350 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1989 Yamaha XT 350 relies on a 346 cc (21.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 78 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the XT 350 measures 150 kg (331 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.18 HP/kg (5.56 kg per horsepower). The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 135 km/h (84 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 1985 to 2000, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.