Across 5 covered model years from 2007 to 2011, the Yamaha DT50R motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 229.3 lb (104 kg) and dry weights ranging from 216.1 lb (98 kg) to 231.5 lb (105 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha DT50R weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles.
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How heavy is the Yamaha DT50R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha DT50R is lighter than about 56.7% of 15 Yamaha motocross 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 DT50R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 229.3 lb (104 kg) |
| Dry weight | 216.1 lb (98 kg) to 231.5 lb (105 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 49.7 cc to 50 cc |
| Power | 2.8 hp |
| Torque | 2.4 lb-ft (3.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.59 US gal (6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 9.9 lb (4.5 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 1.3 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 77.16 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 1.05 lb-ft / 100 lb to 1.13 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.22 cc / lb to 0.23 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 434.7 lb / 100 cc to 463 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% to 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 225.9 lb (102.5 kg) to 241.3 lb (109.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha DT50R weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha DT50R weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 229.3 lb (104 kg), while dry weight is 216.1 lb (98 kg) to 231.5 lb (105 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha DT50R weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 43rd percentile for weight among 15 compatible Yamaha motocross bikes.
Are all Yamaha DT50R 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 DT50R?
A full tank works out to about 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) from the listed 1.59 US gal (6 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha DT50R weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 409.3 lb (185.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha DT50R strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 1.3 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone.
What is the Yamaha DT50R full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 225.9 lb (102.5 kg) to 241.3 lb (109.5 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha DT50R total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.3% to 4.6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha DT50R torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 1.05 lb-ft per 100 lb to 1.13 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.