For the 2007 model year, the Yamaha G5 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 262.4 lb (119 kg).
Yamaha G5 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 G5?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha G5 is lighter than about 95.8% 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 G5 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 262.4 lb (119 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 106 cc |
| Power | 10.2 hp |
| Torque | 5.8 lb-ft (7.9 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 3.89 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 25.72 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.22 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.4 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 247.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 8.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha G5 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha G5 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 262.4 lb (119 kg).
Is the Yamaha G5 heavy compared with other Yamaha sport bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 4th weight percentile among 83 Yamaha sport bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Yamaha G5 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.43 US gal (13 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 21.4 lb (9.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha G5 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 442.4 lb (200.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha G5 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 3.89 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 5th percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha G5 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 2.22 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Yamaha G5 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.4 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha G5 compare with the median Yamaha sport bike weight?
The model sits about 151.7 lb (68.8 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha sport bike weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha G5 feel heavy at low speed?
Its low mass should make hand-moving and parking easier than on most full-size road motorcycles. Seat height and center of mass can still change how manageable it feels.
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.