Across 4 covered model years from 2001 to 2004, the Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 507.1 lb (230 kg) and dry weights ranging from 458.6 lb (208 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer 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 FZS 1000 Fazer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer is heavier than about 85.7% of 28 Yamaha allround models 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 FZS 1000 Fazer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 507.1 lb (230 kg) |
| Dry weight | 458.6 lb (208 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 998 cc |
| Power | 143.1 hp |
| Torque | 78.1 lb-ft (105.9 Nm) to 78.2 lb-ft (106 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.55 US gal (21 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2001 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 | 28.22 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.54 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.42 lb-ft / 100 lb to 17.05 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.97 cc / lb to 2.18 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.9 lb / 100 cc to 50.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% to 7.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 493.1 lb (223.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 507.1 lb (230 kg), while dry weight is 458.6 lb (208 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 86th percentile among 28 compatible Yamaha allround models.
Are all Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2001-2004 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer?
A full tank works out to about 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) from the listed 5.55 US gal (21 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 687.1 lb (311.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 28.22 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 97th percentile within the compatible Yamaha allround power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 493.1 lb (223.6 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer dry-to-wet weight difference?
Available years with both measurements show about 48.5 lb (22 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 FZS 1000 Fazer torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 15.42 lb-ft per 100 lb to 17.05 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.