Yamaha DT 360 Weight (295lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1973, 1974 and 1975 model years, the Yamaha DT 360 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 295.4 lb (134 kg) and dry weights ranging from 275.6 lb (125 kg), depending on model year.

Wet / running weight295.4 lb (134 kg)
Dry weight275.6 lb (125 kg)
Fuel capacity2.38 US gal (9 L)
Full tank fuel weight14.8 lb (6.7 kg)
Model years covered
197319741975

Yamaha DT 360 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Yamaha DT 360?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha DT 360 is heavier than about 64.7% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
295.4 lb (134 kg)
68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcyclesMedian: 273.4 lb (124 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight295.4 lb (134 kg)
Dry weight275.6 lb (125 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider445.4 lb (202 kg)bike + rider • bike is 66.3% of total mass
180 lb rider475.4 lb (215.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 62.1% of total mass
210 lb rider505.4 lb (229.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 58.5% of total mass

Yamaha DT 360 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1973, 1974, 1975
Wet / running weight 295.4 lb (134 kg)
Dry weight 275.6 lb (125 kg)
Engine displacement 352 cc
Torque 26 lb-ft (35.3 Nm)
Fuel capacity 2.38 US gal (9 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 14.8 lb (6.7 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 8.81 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.19 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 83.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5%
Weight with full tank 290.4 lb (131.7 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha DT 360 is heavier than about 64.7% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 2.38 US gal (9 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) of fuel when full.

Yamaha DT 360 weight FAQ

What does the Yamaha DT 360 weigh ready to ride?

The supplied figures span 295.4 lb (134 kg) for wet/running weight and 275.6 lb (125 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.

Is the Yamaha DT 360 heavy compared with other Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles?

It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 65th percentile among 68 compatible Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles.

Does the Yamaha DT 360 weight change by model year?

Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1973-1975 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.

How much does the Yamaha DT 360 fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 2.38 US gal (9 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 14.8 lb (6.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Yamaha DT 360 with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 475.4 lb (215.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

How heavy is the Yamaha DT 360 after filling the fuel tank?

The page calculates about 290.4 lb (131.7 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 DT 360 wet than dry?

The supplied model-year data shows roughly 19.8 lb (9 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.

What is the Yamaha DT 360 torque-to-weight ratio?

The calculated torque-to-weight range is 8.81 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.

How large is the Yamaha DT 360 engine for its weight?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.19 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

Official information note

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.