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Yamaha RZ 350 LC Limited - [1982]
This edition of the Yamaha RZ 350 LC Limited is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1982. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1982 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk and the 1982 Yamaha XS 400 L Maxim.This particular Yamaha RZ 350 has a 347cc Liquid cooled, Four stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1982 RZ 350 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the RZ 350's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1995cc.1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1994cc.
Weighing in at 149 kgs (328 lbs) this makes the Yamaha RZ 350 LC Limited in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom or the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 125 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
The 1982 Yamaha RZ 350 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 347cc 10 valve Transverse 2 cylinder engine produces 47 bhp (35 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The Reed Valve Four stroke unit throws out torque of 29.6 lb-ft (40.2 Nm) @ 8000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha RZ 350 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1985 Suzuki GS 700 E has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1982 Yamaha RZ 350 LC Limited.
The 1982 Yamaha RZ 350 LC Limited has a Power to weight ratio of 315.4 bhp per ton and 198.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1982 RZ 350 competing with the 1985 Suzuki GS 700 E [340.4 bhp\ton] and the 1985 Suzuki GS 700 ES [340.4 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 Yamaha RZ 350 generating around 198.9 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 2014 Kawasaki Versys 650 KLE [223.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 2006 Kawasaki Versys 650 KLE [223.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 11.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 12.0 secs, this makes the Yamaha RZ 350 LC Limited similar in acceleration to the 2007 Honda VTX 1800 C (11.7 secs) and the 2004 Honda VTX 1800 C (11.7 secs). This Yamaha RZ 350 LC Limited 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 1982 Yamaha RZ 350 LC Limited and the 2001 Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak
When talking about the performance of the 1982 Yamaha RZ 350 LC Limited on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.8 secs @ 97 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2001 Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak (13.8 secs) and the 1990 Kawasaki GPX 250 R (13.8 secs).
The 1982 version of the Yamaha RZ 350 LC Limited has a maximum speed of 114mph.
Top Speed of the 1982 RZ 350 equals the 2024 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1982 Yamaha RZ 350 LC Limited then how about a 2024 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports (125 mph) and the 2024 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports (125 mph).
