Across the 2020, 2021 and 2022 model years, the Yamaha SZ motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 275.6 lb (125 kg) to 293.2 lb (133 kg).
Yamaha SZ 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.
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How heavy is the Yamaha SZ?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha SZ is lighter than about 83.9% of 28 Yamaha allround models 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 SZ weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 275.6 lb (125 kg) to 293.2 lb (133 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 149.3 cc |
| Power | 11.9 hp to 12.1 hp |
| Torque | 9.4 lb-ft (12.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2020 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 | 4.06 hp / 100 lb to 4.13 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 24.23 lb / hp to 24.64 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.22 lb-ft / 100 lb to 3.43 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.51 cc / lb to 0.54 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 184.6 lb / 100 cc to 196.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.8% to 8.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha SZ weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha SZ weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 275.6 lb (125 kg) to 293.2 lb (133 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha SZ weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 83.9% of 28 Yamaha allround models with the same weight basis.
Are all Yamaha SZ 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 SZ?
A full tank works out to about 23 lb (10.4 kg) from the listed 3.7 US gal (14 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha SZ weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 473.2 lb (214.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha SZ strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 4.06 hp per 100 lb to 4.13 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 8th percentile within the compatible Yamaha allround power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha SZ torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 3.22 lb-ft per 100 lb to 3.43 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 large is the Yamaha SZ engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.51 cc per lb to 0.54 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What are the lightest and heaviest Yamaha SZ years?
Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 275.6 lb (125 kg) (2020) up to 293.2 lb (133 kg) (2021-2022).
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.