For the 2021 model year, the Yamaha WR450FSP motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 262.4 lb (119 kg).
Yamaha WR450FSP weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Yamaha WR450FSP?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha WR450FSP is lighter than about 58.1% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles 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 WR450FSP weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 262.4 lb (119 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 450 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.09 US gal (7.9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 13 lb (5.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.72 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 58.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha WR450FSP weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha WR450FSP wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 262.4 lb (119 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha WR450FSP lighter or heavier than other Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 42nd percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha WR450FSP?
Based on the supplied 2.09 US gal (7.9 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 13 lb (5.9 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha WR450FSP and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 442.4 lb (200.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Yamaha WR450FSP total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.9% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Yamaha WR450FSP engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.72 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Yamaha WR450FSP from the median Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 273.4 lb (124 kg), the model is roughly 11 lb (5 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Yamaha WR450FSP weight most?
The weight itself is unlikely to be the main difficulty. Rider reach, steering lock and where the mass sits may matter more at walking pace.
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.