Across the 2011 and 2015 model years, the Yamaha YFM700R Special Edition motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 423.3 lb (192 kg) and dry weights ranging from 392.4 lb (178 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha YFM700R Special Edition 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.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha YFM700R Special Edition?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YFM700R Special Edition is heavier than about 65.5% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 YFM700R Special Edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 423.3 lb (192 kg) |
| Dry weight | 392.4 lb (178 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 686 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.62 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 61.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 410.5 lb (186.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YFM700R Special Edition weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha YFM700R Special Edition weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 423.3 lb (192 kg) for wet/running weight and 392.4 lb (178 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha YFM700R Special Edition heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 65th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha YFM700R Special Edition weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2011 and 2015 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha YFM700R Special Edition fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.91 US gal (11 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 18.1 lb (8.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha YFM700R Special Edition with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 603.3 lb (273.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much heavier is the Yamaha YFM700R Special Edition with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 410.5 lb (186.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Yamaha YFM700R Special Edition dry and wet weight?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 30.9 lb (14 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Yamaha YFM700R Special Edition displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.62 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Yamaha YFM700R Special Edition weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 48.3 lb (21.9 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha 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.