Yamaha Rd 350 vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Rd 350 vs Yamaha Xsr900. 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 Xsr900: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Rd 350
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
33 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
161 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
39 hp @ 7,500 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
33 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
161 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–20 km/L, estimate based on typical two-stroke usage)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 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 Xsr900
8.5/10
"The best used triple you can buy under eight grand."
Pros
+CP3 triple is brilliant
+Surprisingly practical daily rider
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Low-RPM fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension merely adequate
−Bar-end mirrors get damaged
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