Yamaha R 5 vs Cagiva 350 Alazzurra (1985)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha R 5stacks up against the Cagiva 350 Alazzurra. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha R 5Cagiva 350 Alazzurra
Model year19711985
Price
Engine347 cc349 cc
Horsepower35 hp27 hp
Fuel capacity3.2 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeDual disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires3.00-18 / 3.50-18 90/90-18 / 110/80-18

Yamaha R 5 vs Cagiva 350 Alazzurra — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha R 5 and the Cagiva 350 Alazzurra usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha R 5 brings 35 hp, while the Cagiva 350 Alazzurra counters with 27 hp.

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: