For the 1997 model year, the Yamaha XTZ 600 Ténéré motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 377 lb (171 kg).
Yamaha XTZ 600 Ténéré weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XTZ 600 Ténéré?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XTZ 600 Ténéré is heavier than about 64.1% of 110 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XTZ 600 Ténéré weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 377 lb (171 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 660 cc |
| Torque | 42 lb-ft (57 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.15 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.75 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 57.1 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XTZ 600 Ténéré weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XTZ 600 Ténéré?
Listed dry weight is 377 lb (171 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Yamaha XTZ 600 Ténéré heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 64th percentile among 110 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
How heavy is the Yamaha XTZ 600 Ténéré with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 557 lb (252.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Yamaha XTZ 600 Ténéré dry weight as curb weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
How does Yamaha XTZ 600 Ténéré torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 11.15 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha XTZ 600 Ténéré engine-size-to-weight ratio?
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.
How far is the Yamaha XTZ 600 Ténéré from the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 86 lb (39 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha XTZ 600 Ténéré 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.