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Yamaha R5 350 (1971)

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Yamaha R5 350 (1971)

At a glance

Capacity
347 cc / 21.2 cu in
Power
26.8 kW / 36 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque
37.9 Nm / 3.87 kgf-m / 28 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm
Seat height
790 mm / 31.1″

The full picture.

The Yamaha R5-B 350 was produced in 1971 with piston port two-stroke technology and a parallel twin cylinder engine. The capacity of the engine is 347 cc, and its compression ratio is 7.5:1. The cooling system is air-cooled, and oil injection provides oil. The induction is equipped with two Mikuni VM28 SC carburetors. The battery-controlled ignition uses dual coils and a breaker point system, and the motorcycle starts with a kick. The maxi power provided by the motorcycle is 26.8 kW or 36 hp at 7000 rpm, while the maximum torque is 37.9 Nm or 3.87 kgf-m or 28 ft-lb at 6500 rpm. The clutch is multi-plate and wet, and the motorcycle has a five-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension is a telescopic fork, while the rear suspension has a swingarm. The front brakes are a drum with twin leading shoe, and the rear brakes have a drum with a single leading shoe. The width of the motorcycle is 739 mm, and the wheelbase is 1341 mm. The seat height is 790 mm, and the weight of the motorcycle is 146 kg (dry) and 154 kg (wet). The oil capacity of the motorcycle is 2.0 L, and its fuel capacity is 12 L. The braking distance at 48 km/h is 11 m and at 97 km/h is 37 km or 121 ft. The motorcycle has a top speed of 153 km/h or 95 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha R5-B 350

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1971
Engine/frame NumbersR5-015101 – 042209
EnginePiston port two stroke, parallel twin cylinder.
Capacity347 cc / 21.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke64 54 mm
Compression Ratio7.5:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Oil SystemOil injection
Induction2 x Mikuni VM28 SC carburetors
IgnitionBattery, dual coils, breaker points
StartingKick
Max Power26.8 kW / 36 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque37.9 Nm / 3.87 kgf-m / 28 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm
ClutchMulti-plate, wet
Transmission5 Speed
Final DriveChain
Gear Ratios1st 19.57 / 2nd 12.15 / 3rd 9.12 / 4th 7.38 / 5th 6.16:1
FrameDuplex cradle frame
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionSwingarm
Front BrakesDrum, twin leading shoe
Rear BrakesDrum, single leading shoe
Front Tyre3.00-18
Rear Tyre3.50-18
DimensionsWidth: 739 mm / 29.1″
Wheelbase1341 mm / 52.8″
Seat Height790 mm / 31.1″
Footpeg Height234 mm / 9.2″
Ground Clearance180 mm / 7.1″
Dry Weight146 kg / 322 lbs
Wet Weight154 kg / 340 lbs
Oil Capacity2.0 L / 4.2 US pts
Fuel Capacity12 L / 3.2 US gal
Average Fuel Consumption6.7 L/100 km / 14.9 km/l / 35 US mpg
Braking 48 km/h / 30 mph – 011 m / 36 ft
Braking 97 km/h / 60 mph – 037 km/ 121 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile15.5 sec / 130 km/h / 81 mph
Top Speed153 km/h / 95 mph
SourceMotorcycle Classics