Across 7 covered model years from 2007 to 2013, the Yamaha C3 motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 187 lb (84.8 kg) to 198 lb (89.8 kg).
Yamaha C3 weight overview
This sits at the very light end of motorcycle mass, which is especially useful when the bike has to be moved around by hand or held on uneven ground. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Yamaha C3?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha C3 is lighter than about 86.2% of 47 Yamaha scooters with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha C3 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 187 lb (84.8 kg) to 198 lb (89.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 49 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.2 US gal (4.54 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2007 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 | 0.25 cc / lb to 0.26 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 381.5 lb / 100 cc to 404 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% to 4% |
| Weight with full tank | 194.4 lb (88.2 kg) to 205.4 lb (93.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha C3 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha C3?
Listed dry weight is 187 lb (84.8 kg) to 198 lb (89.8 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Yamaha C3 heavy compared with other Yamaha scooters?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 14th weight percentile among 47 Yamaha scooters, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Yamaha C3 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 C3 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 1.2 US gal (4.54 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 7.5 lb (3.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha C3 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 378 lb (171.4 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Yamaha C3 dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 194.4 lb (88.2 kg) to 205.4 lb (93.2 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the estimated Yamaha C3 weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 194.4 lb (88.2 kg) to 205.4 lb (93.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the Yamaha C3 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.25 cc per lb to 0.26 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Yamaha C3 weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 29.1 lb (13.2 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha scooter weight used on this page.
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.