Yamaha Xs650 vs Yamaha Rd 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xs650
Yamaha Rd 350
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
33 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
161 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
166 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
53 hp @ 7,000 rpm
39 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
52 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
33 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
170 km/h
161 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L)
5.0–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–20 km/L, estimate based on typical two-stroke usage)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xs650
8.5/10
"The best vintage Japanese twin you can still reasonably find."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Huge aftermarket support still
+Stunning parallel twin character
Cons
−Prices inflated by hipsters
−Many rough project bikes circulating
−Points ignition needs attention
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
