Across the 1982 and 1983 model years, the Yamaha XT 550 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 319.7 lb (145 kg).
Yamaha XT 550 weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XT 550?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XT 550 is heavier than about 73.5% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road 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 XT 550 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 319.7 lb (145 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 558 cc |
| Power | 38 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.89 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.41 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.75 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 57.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XT 550 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XT 550 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 319.7 lb (145 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha XT 550 heavy compared with other Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 74th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha XT 550 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1982-1983 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha XT 550 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.17 US gal (12 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 19.7 lb (8.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XT 550 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 499.7 lb (226.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XT 550 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.89 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 79th percentile within the compatible Yamaha enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha XT 550 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.75 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Yamaha XT 550 weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 46.3 lb (21 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha XT 550 feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.