Yamaha Rd 350 vs Yamaha Xsr 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Rd 350 vs Yamaha Xsr 155. 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 155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Rd 350
Yamaha Xsr 155
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
33 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
161 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
39 hp @ 7,500 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
33 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
161 km/h
130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
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 or approximately 40 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 Xsr 155
7.8/10
"The sharpest retro-styled commuter under $4,000, bought carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof R15 derived engine
+Genuinely fun VVA powerband
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Uncomfortable seat after 60km
−Soft suspension with passenger
−Attracts careless young owners
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