Across 4 covered model years from 2021 to 2024, the Yamaha R1 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 443.1 lb (201 kg) to 448 lb (203.2 kg).
Yamaha R1 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 R1?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha R1 is heavier than about 59.6% of 83 Yamaha sport 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 R1 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 443.1 lb (201 kg) to 448 lb (203.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 998 cc |
| Power | 197.3 hp |
| Torque | 82.9 lb-ft (112.4 Nm) to 83.6 lb-ft (113.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2021 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 | 44.52 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 2.25 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 18.51 lb-ft / 100 lb to 18.86 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.23 cc / lb to 2.25 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.4 lb / 100 cc to 44.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% to 6.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha R1 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha R1 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 443.1 lb (201 kg) to 448 lb (203.2 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha R1 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 60th percentile for weight among 83 compatible Yamaha sport bikes.
Are all Yamaha R1 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 R1?
A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 28 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha R1 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 623.1 lb (282.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha R1 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 44.52 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 93rd percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Yamaha R1 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 6.2% to 6.3% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha R1 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 18.51 lb-ft per 100 lb to 18.86 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 R1 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 2.23 cc per lb to 2.25 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.