Meet the motorcycle
For a rider moving from daily commuting to a rough rural approach, convenience and wheel control matter together. The RW350’s main story is where the heavy components sit and how the rear wheel moves. It should be considered on its own terms, including comfort with a passenger and room to change posture, rather than as a smaller copy of the geared RW700.
The model name is 350, while the specification gives 327cc; marketing sometimes rounds this to 330cc. Both are distinguished. The global release and European product sheet are used without assigning RW700’s Y-AMT to this CVT model.
The key numbers
| Item | Manufacturer specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 327cc liquid-cooled SOHC single |
| Power | 21.5 kW / 29.2 PS @ 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 31.5 Nm @ 5,750 rpm |
| Transmission | V-belt automatic CVT |
| Engine mount | Rigid to frame |
| Moving unit | CVT unit |
| Balancing | Four-axis balancer |
| Throttle | YCC-T electronic throttle |
| Clearance | 185 mm |
| Fork | 37 mm USD |
| Rear shocks | Twin, preload adjustable |
| Tyres | Dunlop D615 tubeless |
| Rider aids | YRC modes, TC, cruise |
| Dashboard | 5-inch TFT |
| Bore × stroke | 74.0 × 75.9 mm |
| Consumption | 3.5 L/100 km, manufacturer test |
Manufacturer figures for the market stated above. Dry, wet and no-fuel weights use different definitions and should not be compared directly.
The changes, explained.
Separate engine mass from wheel movement
Only the CVT unit swings in the new layout.
How it works
Reducing mass that moves with a wheel can make following bumps easier, although geometry and damping still matter.
What it means on a ride
On uneven roads, assess wheel control and seat movement over repeated bumps.
The consideration · A layout advantage is not a measured comfort result for every speed and load.
Balancing a rigid-mounted single
The engine uses a dedicated balancing arrangement.
How it works
Balancers counter selected forces; the frame and contact points determine the remaining vibration path.
What it means on a ride
Try steady cruising with normal gloves and boots before planning a long daily distance.
The consideration · The number of balancer axes alone cannot rank refinement against another scooter.
CVT convenience with electronic throttle
The RW350 combines automatic ratios with YCC-T.
How it works
A belt variator changes ratio continuously; throttle mapping shapes the request for drive rather than choosing discrete gears.
What it means on a ride
Learn how quickly drive arrives after a slow turn and how the selected mode affects response.
The consideration · Do not describe the transmission as Y-AMT or promise a fixed-gear descent function.
Contact points for seated and standing travel
Footpegs and folding boards provide different positions.
How it works
Changing support distributes fatigue differently and affects how the rider braces over uneven ground.
What it means on a ride
Check knee room, boot placement and brake reach with the real touring clothing.
The consideration · Standing is a technique to practise, not a guarantee of obstacle clearance.
Touring electronics without assumptions
Cruise, display connectivity and ride modes join the package.
How it works
Mode selection changes supported control settings, while navigation relies on compatible phone software and maps.
What it means on a ride
Test the phone pairing and charge setup before an unfamiliar route.
The consideration · A connected display does not guarantee offline maps or identical services in China.
A closer look at the hardware
Long journeys, different surfaces
City traffic
Practise smooth starts and low-speed balance; keep under-seat storage within its rated load.
Paved weekends
Check seat pressure and wind comfort, then build daily distance gradually.
Patched rural roads
Leave suspension margin at holes and slow before hard edges.
Firm gravel
Use conservative lines and avoid assuming block-pattern tyres can handle deep mud.
Passenger trips
Set rear preload to the actual load and confirm permitted combined weight before adding boxes.
Price & budget
Published prices are identified by country. Where a tariff has not been confirmed, no numerical estimate is substituted for a manufacturer price.
| Market / status | Price |
|---|---|
| Europe · official price | Not announced in the reviewed release |
| Mainland China · official price | Launch and price not confirmed |
Check the delivered-market specification and a written quotation including registration, delivery and accessories. Prices in one country do not establish availability or a converted retail price in another.
Where it fits
The RW350 is a separate engineering story within the RW family. Assess it as a CVT traveller with a new mass layout, and verify sustained comfort and local support before buying for remote use.
Sources & photo licences
- Yamaha Motor · RW drivetrain explanation ↗ · Reviewed 2026-11-05
- Yamaha Europe · RW350 specification ↗ · Reviewed 2026-11-05
Photograph credits and permitted use
- RW350: official release image; this CVT model is distinct from the RW700. · © Yamaha
Official source · copyright retained ↗ - RW350: official European city-riding photograph. · © Yamaha
Official source · copyright retained ↗ - RW350: official European outdoor view. · © Yamaha
Official source · copyright retained ↗
Researched 2026-11-05 · Availability and equipment can differ between Europe and China. Technical implications are editorial interpretation; no independent riding test is claimed.