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.
Yamaha XJ 900 F 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 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.
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 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
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
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.
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.