Yamaha Rd 350 vs Yamaha Xsr 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Rd 350 vs Yamaha Xsr 125. 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 Xsr 125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 115 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 Xsr 125
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
33 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
161 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
39 hp @ 7,500 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
33 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
161 km/h
115 km/h
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–20 km/L, estimate based on typical two-stroke usage)
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 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 Xsr 125
7.5/10
"The best-looking 125 you can actually enjoy riding."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Confidence-inspiring urban handling
+Strong residual values
Cons
−Fragile plastic bodywork scratches easily
−Weak stock front brake feel
−Motorway use feels strained
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