Across the 2014, 2015 and 2017 model years, the Yamaha FZ-09 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 414 lb (187.8 kg) to 425.1 lb (192.8 kg).
Yamaha FZ-09 weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha FZ-09?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha FZ-09 is lighter than about 54.3% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha FZ-09 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2014, 2015, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 414 lb (187.8 kg) to 425.1 lb (192.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 847 cc |
| Torque | 45.4 lb-ft (61.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2014 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.67 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.96 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.99 cc / lb to 2.05 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.9 lb / 100 cc to 50.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.4% to 5.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FZ-09 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha FZ-09 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 414 lb (187.8 kg) to 425.1 lb (192.8 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha FZ-09 heavy compared with other Yamaha naked bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 46th percentile among 69 compatible Yamaha naked bikes.
Does the Yamaha FZ-09 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 FZ-09 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.7 US gal (14 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 23 lb (10.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha FZ-09 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 594 lb (269.4 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much torque does the Yamaha FZ-09 have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 10.67 lb-ft per 100 lb to 10.96 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha FZ-09 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.99 cc per lb to 2.05 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Yamaha FZ-09 weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 4.9 lb (2.2 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha naked bike weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha FZ-09 feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.