Across 4 covered model years from 2011 to 2016, the Yamaha Fazer8 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 474 lb (215 kg).
Yamaha Fazer8 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 Fazer8?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Fazer8 is heavier than about 79.5% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes 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 Fazer8 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 474 lb (215 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 779 cc |
| Power | 104.7 hp |
| Torque | 60.5 lb-ft (82 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 22.09 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.53 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.76 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.64 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 60.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Fazer8 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Fazer8 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 474 lb (215 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha Fazer8 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 80th percentile among 83 compatible Yamaha sport bikes.
Are all Yamaha Fazer8 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Fazer8?
A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Fazer8 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 654 lb (296.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha Fazer8 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 22.09 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 67th percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha Fazer8 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 12.76 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Yamaha Fazer8 have per pound?
The model has about 1.64 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Yamaha Fazer8 compare with the median Yamaha sport bike weight?
The representative wet weight is about 60 lb (27.2 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha sport bike weight of 414 lb (187.8 kg) in this dataset.
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.