Yamaha Rd 350 vs Kawasaki Z650rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Rd 350 vs Kawasaki Z650rs. Yamaha Rd 350: 39 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 161 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Z650rs: 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 187 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Rd 350
Kawasaki Z650rs
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
33 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
161 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
187 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
39 hp @ 7,500 rpm
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
33 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
161 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–20 km/L, estimate based on typical two-stroke usage)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Rd 350
8.0/10
"A thrilling classic, but only buy one already sorted."
Pros
+Screaming two-stroke power delivery
+Incredibly light and flickable
+Strong vintage community support
Cons
−Neglected examples are common
−Fuel economy genuinely awful
−Constant jetting attention needed
Kawasaki Z650rs
7.8/10
"A genuinely pretty bike that's actually fun to ride."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Stunning retro styling
+Affordable insurance and servicing
Cons
−Suspension soft for heavy riders
−Headers discolor quickly
−Limited wind protection
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