Yamaha Rd 350 vs Yamaha Sr400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Rd 350 vs Yamaha Sr400. 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. Yamaha Sr400: 24 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 175 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Rd 350
Yamaha Sr400
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
33 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
161 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
175 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
39 hp @ 7,500 rpm
24 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
33 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
28 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
161 km/h
145 km/h
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–20 km/L, estimate based on typical two-stroke usage)
2.7 L/100km (approximately 37 km/L)
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
Yamaha Sr400
7.5/10
"A beautiful, rewarding machine — but only for committed, patient riders."
Pros
+Mechanically simple, easy maintenance
+Genuinely stunning classic styling
+Lightweight and flickable handling
Cons
−Kickstart-only, steep learning
−Seat comfort deteriorates fast
−Neglected carbs very common
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