For the 2017 model year, the Yamaha FZS FI motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 291 lb (132 kg).
Yamaha FZS FI weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Yamaha FZS FI?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha FZS FI is lighter than about 71.1% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles 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 FZS FI weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 291 lb (132 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 149 cc |
| Torque | 9.4 lb-ft (12.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.24 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.51 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 195.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FZS FI weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha FZS FI ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 291 lb (132 kg).
Is the Yamaha FZS FI heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 29th weight percentile among 197 Yamaha motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Yamaha FZS FI fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.17 US gal (12 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 19.7 lb (8.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha FZS FI with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 471 lb (213.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much torque does the Yamaha FZS FI have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 3.24 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha FZS FI displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.51 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Yamaha FZS FI weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 84 lb (38.1 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha FZS FI feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.