Triumph 3TA vs Yamaha RD 350R YPVS (1993)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph 3TAstacks up against the Yamaha RD 350R YPVS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph 3TAYamaha RD 350R YPVS
Model year19661993
Price
Engine349 cc350 cc
Weight157 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Double disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc

Triumph 3TA vs Yamaha RD 350R YPVS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph 3TA and the Yamaha RD 350R YPVS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph 3TA brings its published horsepower in a 157 kg package, while the Yamaha RD 350R YPVS counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: