Across 5 covered model years from 1984 to 1988, the Yamaha XVZ 12 T motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 716.5 lb (325 kg).
Yamaha XVZ 12 T weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XVZ 12 T?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XVZ 12 T is heavier than about 62.5% of 28 Yamaha touring 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 XVZ 12 T weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 716.5 lb (325 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,197 cc |
| Power | 97 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 13.54 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.39 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.67 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 59.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVZ 12 T weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XVZ 12 T ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 716.5 lb (325 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha XVZ 12 T heavy compared with other Yamaha touring motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 62nd percentile among 28 compatible Yamaha touring motorcycles.
Does the Yamaha XVZ 12 T weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1984-1988 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha XVZ 12 T fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XVZ 12 T with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 896.5 lb (406.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XVZ 12 T have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 13.54 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 77th percentile within the compatible Yamaha touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Yamaha XVZ 12 T total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.6% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Yamaha XVZ 12 T engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.67 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Yamaha XVZ 12 T from the median Yamaha touring motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 97 lb (44 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha touring motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.