Across 4 covered model years from 1996 to 1999, the Yamaha TRX 850 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 460.8 lb (209 kg) and dry weights ranging from 414.5 lb (188 kg) to 418.9 lb (190 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha TRX 850 weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha TRX 850?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha TRX 850 is heavier than about 62.5% of 28 Yamaha allround models 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 TRX 850 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 460.8 lb (209 kg) |
| Dry weight | 414.5 lb (188 kg) to 418.9 lb (190 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 849 cc |
| Power | 80 hp to 83 hp |
| Torque | 62 lb-ft (84 Nm) to 64.2 lb-ft (87 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1996 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 | 18.01 hp / 100 lb to 19.1 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.24 lb / hp to 5.55 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.93 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.48 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.84 cc / lb to 2.05 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.8 lb / 100 cc to 54.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha TRX 850 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha TRX 850 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 460.8 lb (209 kg), while dry weight is 414.5 lb (188 kg) to 418.9 lb (190 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha TRX 850 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 62nd percentile for weight among 28 compatible Yamaha allround models.
Are all Yamaha TRX 850 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 TRX 850?
A full tank works out to about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) from the listed 4.76 US gal (18 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha TRX 850 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 640.8 lb (290.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha TRX 850 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 18.01 hp per 100 lb to 19.1 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 87th percentile within the compatible Yamaha allround power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Yamaha TRX 850 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 6.4% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha TRX 850 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 13.93 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.48 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Yamaha TRX 850 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.84 cc per lb to 2.05 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.