YAMAHA XT 350 (1985-1998) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha XT 350 was an enduro motorcycle part of the XT series in Yamaha's range, manufactured from 1985 until 2000, almost unchanged. One modification included a reduced output power due to noise and emission regulations by mounting restricting plates in the intake tract.

Compared to the XT 600 model, the XT 350 was lighter but similar in design with a monocross suspension system and seating position. Due to its lightweight, the bike was well suited for off-road use but also longer journeys.

In 1985, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha XT 350, the first model in the series, packing a 350cc engine and long travel suspension. Due to its mirrors, indicators, horn, headlight, tail light, and license plate holder, the bike was street-legal.

In the suspension department, the XT 350 packed a telescopic fork on the front and a mono-cross suspension system on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for the braking power, the bike relied on a brake disc on the front wheel and a drum braking unit on the rear wheel, delivering optimum stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 1985 Yamaha XT 350 had its heartbeat set by a 346cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine managed by a single carburetor, delivering 32 hp at 7,500 rpm and 29 Nm (22 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The engine was tied to a six-speed manual transmission that took the power and sent it to the rear wheel through a final chain drive.