Across 13 covered model years from 2008 to 2020, the Yamaha FJR1300A motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 634.9 lb (288 kg) to 644 lb (292.1 kg) and dry weights ranging from 584 lb (264.9 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha FJR1300A weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Yamaha FJR1300A?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha FJR1300A is heavier than about 86.9% of 42 Yamaha sport-touring motorcycles 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 FJR1300A weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 634.9 lb (288 kg) to 644 lb (292.1 kg) |
| Dry weight | 584 lb (264.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,298 cc |
| Power | 146.2 hp |
| Torque | 92.2 lb-ft (125 Nm) to 101.8 lb-ft (138 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.6 US gal (24.98 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 41 lb (18.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 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 | 22.95 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.36 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.32 lb-ft / 100 lb to 16.03 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.02 cc / lb to 2.04 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.9 lb / 100 cc to 49.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.4% to 6.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 625 lb (283.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FJR1300A weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha FJR1300A weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 634.9 lb (288 kg) to 644 lb (292.1 kg) for wet/running weight and 584 lb (264.9 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 FJR1300A heavy compared with other Yamaha sport-touring motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 87th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha FJR1300A 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 FJR1300A fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 6.6 US gal (24.98 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 41 lb (18.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha FJR1300A with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 816.9 lb (370.5 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha FJR1300A have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 22.95 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 85th percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How heavy is the Yamaha FJR1300A after filling the fuel tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 625 lb (283.5 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Yamaha FJR1300A?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 59.7 lb (27.1 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much of the Yamaha FJR1300A total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 6.4% to 6.5% of the motorcycle’s weight.
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.