Across 6 covered model years from 2018 to 2024, the Yamaha Kodiak 450 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 636.9 lb (288.9 kg) to 637.1 lb (289 kg).
Yamaha Kodiak 450 weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha Kodiak 450?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Kodiak 450 is lighter than about 50.8% of 62 Yamaha ATVs with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Kodiak 450 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 636.9 lb (288.9 kg) to 637.1 lb (289 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 421 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) to 4 US gal (15.14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) to 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2018 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
| Displacement per pound | 0.66 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 151.3 lb / 100 cc to 151.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.6% to 3.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Kodiak 450 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha Kodiak 450 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 636.9 lb (288.9 kg) to 637.1 lb (289 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha Kodiak 450 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha ATVs?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 49th percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha Kodiak 450 years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2024.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha Kodiak 450?
Based on the supplied 3.7 US gal (14 L) to 4 US gal (15.14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23 lb (10.4 kg) to 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha Kodiak 450 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 817.1 lb (370.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How many cc does the Yamaha Kodiak 450 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.66 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Yamaha Kodiak 450 compare with the median Yamaha ATV weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha ATV weight of 642.5 lb (291.4 kg), the model is roughly 5.4 lb (2.4 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Yamaha Kodiak 450 weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.