Yamaha Raptor 350 vs Yamaha Bruin 350 (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Raptor 350stacks up against the Yamaha Bruin 350. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha Raptor 350 | Yamaha Bruin 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Price | $5,499 | $4,199 |
| Engine | 348 cc | 348 cc |
| Weight | — | 230 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 33 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.4 L | 3.8 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Hydraulic | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 21/7-10 / 20/10-9 | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 |
Yamaha Raptor 350 vs Yamaha Bruin 350 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha Raptor 350 and the Yamaha Bruin 350 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Raptor 350 brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha Bruin 350 counters with its own power figure at 230 kg. On price, the Yamaha Bruin 350 has the lower MSRP.
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: