For the 1970 model year, the Yamaha DS 6 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 319.7 lb (145 kg).
Yamaha DS 6 weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Yamaha DS 6?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha DS 6 is lighter than about 72.1% of 34 Yamaha classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 DS 6 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1970 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 319.7 lb (145 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 246 cc |
| Power | 28 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.76 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.42 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.77 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 129.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha DS 6 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha DS 6 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 319.7 lb (145 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha DS 6 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha classic motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 28th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha DS 6?
Based on the supplied 2.91 US gal (11 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha DS 6 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 499.7 lb (226.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha DS 6 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 8.76 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 60th percentile within the compatible Yamaha classic power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Yamaha DS 6 engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.77 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Yamaha DS 6 above or below the typical Yamaha classic motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha classic motorcycle weight of 375.9 lb (170.5 kg), the model is roughly 56.2 lb (25.5 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Yamaha DS 6 weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.