Across 5 covered model years from 2008 to 2013, the Yamaha FZ1 ABS motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 498.2 lb (226 kg) and dry weights ranging from 427.7 lb (194 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha FZ1 ABS 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 ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha FZ1 ABS is heavier than about 76.1% of 69 Yamaha naked 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 ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 498.2 lb (226 kg) |
| Dry weight | 427.7 lb (194 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 998 cc |
| Power | 147.9 hp |
| Torque | 78.2 lb-ft (106 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 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 | 31.35 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.19 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.69 lb-ft / 100 lb to 18.28 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2 cc / lb to 2.33 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 42.9 lb / 100 cc to 49.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% to 6.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 457.3 lb (207.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FZ1 ABS weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha FZ1 ABS weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 498.2 lb (226 kg), while dry weight is 427.7 lb (194 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha FZ1 ABS weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 76th percentile among 69 compatible Yamaha naked bikes.
Are all Yamaha FZ1 ABS 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 ABS?
A full tank works out to about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) from the listed 4.76 US gal (18 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 ABS weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 659.5 lb (299.1 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha FZ1 ABS strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 31.35 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 94th percentile within the compatible Yamaha naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha FZ1 ABS full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 457.3 lb (207.4 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha FZ1 ABS total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5.9% to 6.9% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha FZ1 ABS torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 15.69 lb-ft per 100 lb to 18.28 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.