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Honda XR 350 R - [1983]
This edition of the Honda XR 350 R is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1983. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S.This particular Honda XR 350 has a 339cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo - [2020]
The 1983 XR 350 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XR 350's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 137 kgs (302 lbs) this makes the Honda XR 350 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F, give or take 50kg.
The 1983 Honda XR 350 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 339cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 22.4 bhp (16 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 18.9 lb-ft (25.6 Nm) @ 7500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid [32.1 lb-ft (43.5 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda XR 350 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2009 Yamaha XVS 950 V-Star Midnight has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1983 Honda XR 350 R.
The 1983 Honda XR 350 R has a Power to weight ratio of 163.5 bhp per ton and 138.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1983 XR 350 competing with the 2009 Yamaha XVS 950 V-Star Midnight [188.4 bhp\ton] and the 2013 Yamaha XVS 950 V-Star [188.4 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda XR 350 generating around 138.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1998 Yamaha XV 535 Virago DX [163.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 1996 Yamaha XV 535 Virago [163.1 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 22.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 23.1 secs, this makes the Honda XR 350 R similar in acceleration to the 1986 Honda XR 350 R (22.6 secs) and the 1986 Honda XL 350 R (22.6 secs). This Honda XR 350 R also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1983 Honda XR 350 R and the 1987 Norton Classic Rotary
When talking about the performance of the 1983 Honda XR 350 R on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1987 Norton Classic Rotary (0 secs) and the 1994 Yamaha TZR 125 RR Belgarda (0 secs).
The 1983 version of the Honda XR 350 R has a maximum speed of 85mph.
Top Speed of the 1983 XR 350 equals the 2018 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1983 Honda XR 350 R then how about a 2018 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom (96 mph) and the 2016 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom (96 mph).
