For the 2015 model year, the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 463 lb (210 kg).
Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS is heavier than about 74.1% 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 MT-09 Tracer ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 463 lb (210 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 847 cc |
| Torque | 64.5 lb-ft (87.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.94 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.83 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 54.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 463 lb (210 kg).
Is the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 74th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.76 US gal (18 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 29.6 lb (13.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 643 lb (291.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much torque does the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 13.94 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.83 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 88 lb (39.9 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.