Yamaha Rd 350 vs Yamaha Srx 600
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Rd 350 vs Yamaha Srx 600. 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 Srx 600: ~45 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Japanese domestic market figures vary slightly) hp, ~155 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by market and tuning), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Rd 350
Yamaha Srx 600
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
33 Nm
50 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
161 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
155 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
39 hp @ 7,500 rpm
~45 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Japanese domestic market figures vary slightly)
Torque
33 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
~50 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
161 km/h
~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by market and tuning)
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
~155 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–20 km/L, estimate based on typical two-stroke usage)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approx. 22–29 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
Yamaha Srx 600
7.5/10
"A rewarding, characterful thumper for patient, spanner-savvy enthusiasts only."
Pros
+Charismatic single-cylinder engine
+Gorgeous minimalist styling
+Razor-sharp handling chassis
Cons
−Parts sourcing genuinely difficult
−Notorious starter reliability issues
−Vibration fatigues long distances
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