Across 5 covered model years from 2008 to 2018, the Yamaha Raider motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 729.7 lb (331 kg) to 733.9 lb (332.9 kg) and dry weights ranging from 692 lb (313.9 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha Raider weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha Raider?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Raider is heavier than about 76.3% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 Raider weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2011, 2017, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 729.7 lb (331 kg) to 733.9 lb (332.9 kg) |
| Dry weight | 692 lb (313.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,851.9 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.1 US gal (15.51 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 25.5 lb (11.6 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 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 | 2.52 cc / lb to 2.68 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 37.4 lb / 100 cc to 39.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.6% to 3.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 717.5 lb (325.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Raider weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Raider weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 729.7 lb (331 kg) to 733.9 lb (332.9 kg), while dry weight is 692 lb (313.9 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha Raider weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 76th percentile among 78 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha Raider 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 Raider?
A full tank works out to about 25.5 lb (11.6 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) from the listed 4.1 US gal (15.51 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Raider weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 910 lb (412.7 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much heavier is the Yamaha Raider with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 717.5 lb (325.5 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha Raider total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 3.6% to 3.7% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Yamaha Raider engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 2.52 cc per lb to 2.68 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Yamaha Raider from the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 129.3 lb (58.7 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 600.6 lb (272.4 kg) in this dataset.
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.