Across the 2021, 2022 and 2023 model years, the Yamaha FZ-X motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 306.4 lb (139 kg).
Yamaha FZ-X weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.
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How heavy is the Yamaha FZ-X?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha FZ-X is lighter than about 79% of 69 Yamaha naked 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 FZ-X weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 306.4 lb (139 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 149 cc |
| Power | 12 hp to 12.4 hp |
| Torque | 9.8 lb-ft (13.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.64 US gal (10 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2021 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 | 3.92 hp / 100 lb to 4.05 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 24.71 lb / hp to 25.54 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.2 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.49 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 205.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FZ-X weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha FZ-X weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 306.4 lb (139 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha FZ-X weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 79% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes with the same weight basis.
Are all Yamaha FZ-X model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2021-2023 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha FZ-X?
A full tank works out to about 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) from the listed 2.64 US gal (10 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha FZ-X weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 486.4 lb (220.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha FZ-X strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 3.92 hp per 100 lb to 4.05 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 4th percentile within the compatible Yamaha naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha FZ-X torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 3.2 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 large is the Yamaha FZ-X engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.49 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Yamaha FZ-X above or below the typical Yamaha naked bike weight?
The representative wet weight is about 112.4 lb (51 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha naked bike weight of 418.9 lb (190 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.