Across the 2017 and 2018 model years, the Yamaha Saluto motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 246.9 lb (112 kg).
Yamaha Saluto weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Saluto?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha Saluto is lighter than about 62.5% of 8 Yamaha allround models with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Saluto weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 246.9 lb (112 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 125 cc |
| Torque | 7.4 lb-ft (10.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.01 US gal (7.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 12.5 lb (5.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.02 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.51 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 197.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 259.4 lb (117.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Saluto weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Saluto weigh?
The source data gives 246.9 lb (112 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha Saluto weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 38th percentile for weight among 8 compatible Yamaha allround models.
Are all Yamaha Saluto model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2017-2018 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Saluto?
A full tank works out to about 12.5 lb (5.7 kg) from the listed 2.01 US gal (7.6 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Saluto weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 426.9 lb (193.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha Saluto be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 259.4 lb (117.7 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the Yamaha Saluto torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 3.02 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Yamaha Saluto have per pound?
The model has about 0.51 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Yamaha Saluto easy to move around by hand?
By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.
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.