Across 13 covered model years from 2005 to 2017, the Yamaha FZ1 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 485 lb (220 kg) to 487.2 lb (221 kg) and dry weights ranging from 436.5 lb (198 kg) to 459 lb (208.2 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha FZ1 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 FZ1?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha FZ1 is heavier than about 85.5% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes 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 FZ1 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 485 lb (220 kg) to 487.2 lb (221 kg) |
| Dry weight | 436.5 lb (198 kg) to 459 lb (208.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 998 cc |
| Torque | 78.2 lb-ft (106 Nm) to 84.8 lb-ft (115 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.75 US gal (17.97 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.5 lb (13.4 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2005 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 | 16.05 lb-ft / 100 lb to 17.91 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.05 cc / lb to 2.29 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 43.7 lb / 100 cc to 48.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% to 6.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 466.1 lb (211.4 kg) to 488.6 lb (221.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FZ1 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha FZ1 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 485 lb (220 kg) to 487.2 lb (221 kg), while dry weight is 436.5 lb (198 kg) to 459 lb (208.2 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha FZ1 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 86th percentile among 83 compatible Yamaha sport bikes.
Are all Yamaha FZ1 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha FZ1?
A full tank works out to about 29.5 lb (13.4 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) from the listed 4.75 US gal (17.97 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha FZ1 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 667 lb (302.5 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much heavier is the Yamaha FZ1 with a full tank?
The page calculates about 466.1 lb (211.4 kg) to 488.6 lb (221.6 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.
How much heavier is the Yamaha FZ1 wet than dry?
Available years with both measurements show about 28.2 lb (12.8 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Yamaha FZ1 torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 16.05 lb-ft per 100 lb to 17.91 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 FZ1 engine for its weight?
The model has about 2.05 cc per lb to 2.29 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle 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.