Across 4 covered model years from 2002 to 2006, the Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 553.4 lb (251 kg) and dry weights ranging from 504.9 lb (229 kg) to 513.7 lb (233 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog is heavier than about 92% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 553.4 lb (251 kg) |
| Dry weight | 504.9 lb (229 kg) to 513.7 lb (233 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,063 cc |
| Power | 64.1 hp |
| Torque | 60 lb-ft (81.4 Nm) to 65.1 lb-ft (88.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2002 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.67 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.89 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.77 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.86 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.92 cc / lb to 2.11 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.5 lb / 100 cc to 52.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% to 6.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 537.7 lb (243.9 kg) to 546.5 lb (247.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 553.4 lb (251 kg), while dry weight is 504.9 lb (229 kg) to 513.7 lb (233 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 92nd percentile among 69 compatible Yamaha naked bikes.
Are all Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog?
A full tank works out to about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 5.28 US gal (20 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 733.4 lb (332.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 12.67 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 54th percentile within the compatible Yamaha naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 537.7 lb (243.9 kg) to 546.5 lb (247.9 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.
How much heavier is the Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog wet than dry?
Available years with both measurements show about 39.7 lb (18 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 11.77 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.86 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.