Across 11 covered model years from 2014 to 2025, the Yamaha MT-09 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 414.5 lb (188 kg) to 425.5 lb (193 kg).
Yamaha MT-09 weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha MT-09?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha MT-09 is lighter than about 52.9% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes 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 MT-09 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 414.5 lb (188 kg) to 425.5 lb (193 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 847 cc to 890 cc |
| Power | 113.5 hp |
| Torque | 64.5 lb-ft (87.5 Nm) to 68.6 lb-ft (93 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2014 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 | 26.67 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.75 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.17 lb-ft / 100 lb to 16.44 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.99 cc / lb to 2.13 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 46.9 lb / 100 cc to 50.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.4% to 5.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha MT-09 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha MT-09 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 414.5 lb (188 kg) to 425.5 lb (193 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha MT-09 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 47th percentile for weight among 69 compatible Yamaha naked bikes.
Are all Yamaha MT-09 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha MT-09?
A full tank works out to about 23 lb (10.4 kg) from the listed 3.7 US gal (14 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha MT-09 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 597.1 lb (270.8 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha MT-09 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 26.67 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 87th percentile within the compatible Yamaha naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Yamaha MT-09 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5.4% to 5.5% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha MT-09 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 15.17 lb-ft per 100 lb to 16.44 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Yamaha MT-09 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.99 cc per lb to 2.13 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle 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.