Across 4 covered model years from 2017 to 2020, the Yamaha Bolt C-Spec motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 542.1 lb (245.9 kg) to 544.5 lb (247 kg).
Yamaha Bolt C-Spec weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Bolt C-Spec?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Bolt C-Spec is lighter than about 62.2% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Bolt C-Spec weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 542.1 lb (245.9 kg) to 544.5 lb (247 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 942 cc to 950.5 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) to 3.2 US gal (12.11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) to 19.9 lb (9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2017 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.73 cc / lb to 1.75 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 57 lb / 100 cc to 57.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.6% to 3.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Bolt C-Spec weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha Bolt C-Spec ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 542.1 lb (245.9 kg) to 544.5 lb (247 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha Bolt C-Spec heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 38th percentile among 78 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Does the Yamaha Bolt C-Spec weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Yamaha Bolt C-Spec fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.17 US gal (12 L) to 3.2 US gal (12.11 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) to 19.9 lb (9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha Bolt C-Spec with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 723.3 lb (328.1 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How many cc does the Yamaha Bolt C-Spec have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.73 cc per lb to 1.75 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha Bolt C-Spec compare with the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 57.3 lb (26 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha Bolt C-Spec feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.