For the 2012 model year, the Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 476.2 lb (216 kg).
Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary is heavier than about 81.9% of 83 Yamaha sport 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 FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 476.2 lb (216 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 779 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.64 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 61.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 476.2 lb (216 kg).
Is the Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary heavy compared with other Yamaha sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 82nd weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 656.2 lb (297.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How large is the Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.64 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary above or below the typical Yamaha sport bike weight?
The model sits about 62.2 lb (28.2 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha sport bike weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.