Across 5 covered model years from 2018 to 2023, the Yamaha Vixion motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 291 lb (132 kg).
Yamaha Vixion weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Vixion?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Vixion is lighter than about 92.8% 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 Vixion weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 291 lb (132 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 149.5 cc to 150 cc |
| Power | 16.4 hp |
| Torque | 10.7 lb-ft (14.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 5.64 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 17.74 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.68 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.51 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 194 lb / 100 cc to 194.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Vixion weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha Vixion ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 291 lb (132 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha Vixion heavy compared with other Yamaha naked bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 7th weight percentile among 69 Yamaha naked bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Yamaha Vixion weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha Vixion fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.17 US gal (12 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 19.7 lb (8.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha Vixion with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 471 lb (213.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha Vixion have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 5.64 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 18th percentile within the compatible Yamaha naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha Vixion torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 3.68 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Yamaha Vixion engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.51 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Yamaha Vixion above or below the typical Yamaha naked bike weight?
The model sits about 127.9 lb (58 kg) lighter 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.