For the 2011 model year, the Yamaha XJ6SL motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 470 lb (213.2 kg).
Yamaha XJ6SL weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XJ6SL?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XJ6SL is heavier than about 77.1% of 83 Yamaha sport 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 XJ6SL weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 470 lb (213.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 600 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.6 US gal (17.41 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28.6 lb (13 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.28 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 78.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XJ6SL weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XJ6SL wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 470 lb (213.2 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 XJ6SL lighter or heavier than other Yamaha sport bikes?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 77.1% of 83 sport bikes using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha XJ6SL?
Based on the supplied 4.6 US gal (17.41 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 28.6 lb (13 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 XJ6SL and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 650 lb (294.8 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Yamaha XJ6SL total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 6.1% 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 XJ6SL engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.28 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 XJ6SL from the median Yamaha sport bike weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha sport bike weight of 414 lb (187.8 kg), the model is roughly 56 lb (25.4 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha XJ6SL weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full 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.