Yamaha XJ 900 F Weight (534lb)

Quick answer

Across 9 covered model years from 1985 to 1994, the Yamaha XJ 900 F motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 533.5 lb (242 kg) and dry weights ranging from 480.6 lb (218 kg), depending on model year.

Wet / running weight533.5 lb (242 kg)
Dry weight480.6 lb (218 kg)
Fuel capacity5.81 US gal (22 L)
Full tank fuel weight36.1 lb (16.4 kg)
Power / 100 lb18.37 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
198519861987198819891990199119921994

Yamaha XJ 900 F weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Yamaha XJ 900 F?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XJ 900 F is heavier than about 97.8% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
533.5 lb (242 kg)
68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcyclesMedian: 273.4 lb (124 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight533.5 lb (242 kg)
Dry weight480.6 lb (218 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider683.5 lb (310 kg)bike + rider • bike is 78.1% of total mass
180 lb rider713.5 lb (323.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.8% of total mass
210 lb rider743.5 lb (337.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 71.8% of total mass

Yamaha XJ 900 F weight & related specs

Model years covered 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994
Wet / running weight 533.5 lb (242 kg)
Dry weight 480.6 lb (218 kg)
Engine displacement 891 cc
Power 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 available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 18.37 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 5.44 lb / hp
Torque per 100 lb 11.59 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.67 cc / lb to 1.85 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 53.9 lb / 100 cc to 59.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.8% to 7.5%
Weight with full tank 516.7 lb (234.4 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XJ 900 F is heavier than about 97.8% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 5.81 US gal (22 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Yamaha curb-weight specification.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 18.37 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

Yamaha XJ 900 F weight FAQ

How much does the Yamaha XJ 900 F weigh?

For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 533.5 lb (242 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 F weight compare with similar Yamahas?

It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 98th percentile among 68 compatible Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles.

Are all Yamaha XJ 900 F model years the same weight?

The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994 years covered here.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha XJ 900 F?

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 F 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 F strong for its weight?

The calculated range is 18.37 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 98th percentile within the compatible Yamaha enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.

How much heavier is the Yamaha XJ 900 F with a full tank?

The page calculates about 516.7 lb (234.4 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.

What is the Yamaha XJ 900 F torque-to-weight ratio?

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.

How large is the Yamaha XJ 900 F engine for its weight?

The model has about 1.67 cc per lb to 1.85 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Official information note

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.