For the 2012 model year, the Yamaha FZ8-N motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 465.2 lb (211 kg).
Yamaha FZ8-N weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha FZ8-N?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha FZ8-N is heavier than about 85.5% of 110 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha FZ8-N weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 465.2 lb (211 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 | 1.67 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 59.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% |
| Weight with full tank | 493.1 lb (223.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FZ8-N weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha FZ8-N dry weight?
The available dry weight is 465.2 lb (211 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Yamaha FZ8-N lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 85.5% of 110 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha FZ8-N?
Based on the supplied 4.49 US gal (17 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha FZ8-N and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 645.2 lb (292.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Yamaha FZ8-N weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 493.1 lb (223.7 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How much heavier is the Yamaha FZ8-N with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 493.1 lb (223.7 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha FZ8-N total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 6% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
What is the Yamaha FZ8-N engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.67 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Yamaha FZ8-N from the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 291 lb (132 kg), the model is roughly 174.2 lb (79 kg) heavier.
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.