For the 2004 model year, the Yamaha FZ 6 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg).
Yamaha FZ 6 weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha FZ 6?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha FZ 6 is heavier than about 68.6% of 110 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha FZ 6 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 396.8 lb (180 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 600 cc |
| Torque | 46.5 lb-ft (63.1 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.73 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.51 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 66.1 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FZ 6 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha FZ 6 dry weight?
The available dry weight is 396.8 lb (180 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Yamaha FZ 6 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 68.6% of 110 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
What is the combined Yamaha FZ 6 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 576.8 lb (261.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Yamaha FZ 6 weight ready to ride?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
How much torque does the Yamaha FZ 6 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.73 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Yamaha FZ 6 displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.51 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Yamaha FZ 6 weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 291 lb (132 kg), the model is roughly 105.8 lb (48 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha FZ 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.