Across 5 covered model years from 1983 to 1993, the Yamaha XJ 900 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 533.5 lb (242 kg) to 537.9 lb (244 kg) and dry weights ranging from 480.6 lb (218 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XJ 900 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 XJ 900?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XJ 900 is heavier than about 65.5% of 42 Yamaha sport-touring motorcycles 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 XJ 900 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1993 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 533.5 lb (242 kg) to 537.9 lb (244 kg) |
| Dry weight | 480.6 lb (218 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 853 cc to 892 cc |
| Power | 97 hp to 98 hp |
| Torque | 55.7 lb-ft (75.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1983 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 | 18.03 hp / 100 lb to 18.37 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.44 lb / hp to 5.55 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.59 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.59 cc / lb to 1.86 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 53.9 lb / 100 cc to 63.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% to 7.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 516.7 lb (234.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XJ 900 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XJ 900 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 533.5 lb (242 kg) to 537.9 lb (244 kg), while dry weight is 480.6 lb (218 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha XJ 900 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 65th percentile among 42 compatible Yamaha sport-touring motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha XJ 900 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 XJ 900?
A full tank works out to about 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) from the listed 5.81 US gal (22 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha XJ 900 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 713.5 lb (323.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha XJ 900 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 18.03 hp per 100 lb to 18.37 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 56th percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Yamaha XJ 900 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 6.7% to 7.5% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha XJ 900 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 11.59 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 XJ 900 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.59 cc per lb to 1.86 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.