Across 5 covered model years from 2008 to 2025, the Yamaha FZ16 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 295.4 lb (134 kg) to 302 lb (137 kg) and dry weights ranging from 277.8 lb (126 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha FZ16 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 FZ16?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha FZ16 is lighter than about 86.1% 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 FZ16 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2011, 2017, 2018, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 295.4 lb (134 kg) to 302 lb (137 kg) |
| Dry weight | 277.8 lb (126 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 153 cc |
| Power | 14 hp |
| Torque | 10.3 lb-ft (14 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 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 | 4.64 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 21.57 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.42 lb-ft / 100 lb to 3.5 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.51 cc / lb to 0.52 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 193.1 lb / 100 cc to 197.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% to 6.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 297.5 lb (134.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FZ16 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha FZ16 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 295.4 lb (134 kg) to 302 lb (137 kg), while dry weight is 277.8 lb (126 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha FZ16 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 86.1% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes with the same weight basis.
Are all Yamaha FZ16 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 FZ16?
A full tank works out to about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) from the listed 3.17 US gal (12 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha FZ16 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 482 lb (218.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha FZ16 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 4.64 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 8th percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Yamaha FZ16 weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 297.5 lb (134.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Yamaha FZ16?
Available years with both measurements show about 17.6 lb (8 kg) to 24.3 lb (11 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much of the Yamaha FZ16 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 6.5% to 6.7% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
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.