For the 2022 model year, the Yamaha R1 GYTR VR46 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 443.1 lb (201 kg).
Yamaha R1 GYTR VR46 weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha R1 GYTR VR46?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha R1 GYTR VR46 is heavier than about 69.8% 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 R1 GYTR VR46 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 443.1 lb (201 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 998 cc |
| Torque | 83.6 lb-ft (113.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 18.86 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.25 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 8.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha R1 GYTR VR46 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha R1 GYTR VR46 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 443.1 lb (201 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 R1 GYTR VR46 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 69.8% of 197 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha R1 GYTR VR46?
Based on the supplied 5.81 US gal (22 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 36.1 lb (16.4 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 R1 GYTR VR46 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 623.1 lb (282.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Yamaha R1 GYTR VR46 total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 8.2% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Yamaha R1 GYTR VR46 torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 18.86 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Yamaha R1 GYTR VR46 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 2.25 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Yamaha R1 GYTR VR46 from the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg), the model is roughly 68.1 lb (30.9 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha R1 GYTR VR46 weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.