XT 350

2000 Yamaha XT 350 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2000 Yamaha XT 350 pairs a 346 cc (21.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. 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 130 kg (287 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.81 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 855 mm (33.7 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,420 mm (55.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

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.