Yamaha Rd 350 vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Rd 350 vs Yamaha Xsr125. 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 Xsr125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 139 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Rd 350
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
33 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
161 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
139 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
39 hp @ 7,500 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
33 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
161 km/h
~110 km/h
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 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 ~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 Xsr125
8.0/10
"The smartest 125 you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+VVA engine surprisingly capable
+Premium retro looks hold up
Cons
−Highway riding genuinely punishing
−Replacement bodywork costs hurt
−Limited used market availability
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