Across the 2009 and 2012 model years, the Yamaha YFZ450 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 381 lb (172.8 kg) and dry weights ranging from 350.1 lb (158.8 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha YFZ450 weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha YFZ450?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YFZ450 is heavier than about 50.5% 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 YFZ450 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 381 lb (172.8 kg) |
| Dry weight | 350.1 lb (158.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 449 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.6 US gal (9.84 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.2 lb (7.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.18 cc / lb to 1.28 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 78 lb / 100 cc to 84.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% to 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 366.3 lb (166.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YFZ450 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha YFZ450 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2009 and 2012 years, listed wet/running weight is 381 lb (172.8 kg) and listed dry weight is 350.1 lb (158.8 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha YFZ450 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 51st percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha YFZ450 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha YFZ450?
Based on the supplied 2.6 US gal (9.84 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 16.2 lb (7.3 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha YFZ450 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 561 lb (254.4 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How heavy is the Yamaha YFZ450 after filling the fuel tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 366.3 lb (166.1 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the Yamaha YFZ450 displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.18 cc per lb to 1.28 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 YFZ450 weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg), the model is roughly 6 lb (2.7 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha YFZ450 weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.