Across the 1981, 1982 and 1983 model years, the Yamaha TR 1 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 546.7 lb (248 kg).
Yamaha TR 1 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Yamaha TR 1?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha TR 1 is heavier than about 90.6% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes 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 TR 1 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 546.7 lb (248 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 981 cc |
| Power | 69 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.62 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.92 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.79 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 55.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha TR 1 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha TR 1 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 546.7 lb (248 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha TR 1 heavy compared with other Yamaha naked bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 91st weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha TR 1 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1981-1983 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha TR 1 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.2 lb (14.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha TR 1 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 726.7 lb (329.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha TR 1 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 12.62 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 51st percentile within the compatible Yamaha naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Yamaha TR 1 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 5.7% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Yamaha TR 1 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.79 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Yamaha TR 1 from the median Yamaha naked bike weight?
The model sits about 127.9 lb (58 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha naked bike weight used on this page.
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.