For the 1985 model year, the Yamaha XJ700XNC motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 493.8 lb (224 kg).
Yamaha XJ700XNC 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 XJ700XNC?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XJ700XNC is heavier than about 83% of 197 Yamaha 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 XJ700XNC weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 493.8 lb (224 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 697 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.41 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 70.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XJ700XNC weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XJ700XNC wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 493.8 lb (224 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 XJ700XNC lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 83% of 197 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha XJ700XNC?
Based on the supplied 3.43 US gal (13 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 21.4 lb (9.7 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 XJ700XNC and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 673.8 lb (305.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha XJ700XNC displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.41 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Yamaha XJ700XNC weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg), the model is roughly 118.8 lb (53.9 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha XJ700XNC 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.