For the 1986 model year, the Yamaha YX 600 Radian motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 436.1 lb (197.8 kg).
Yamaha YX 600 Radian 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 YX 600 Radian?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YX 600 Radian is heavier than about 55.8% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes 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 YX 600 Radian weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 436.1 lb (197.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 599 cc |
| Power | 52.4 hp |
| Torque | 26.3 lb-ft (35.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.02 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.32 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.02 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.37 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 72.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YX 600 Radian weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha YX 600 Radian ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 436.1 lb (197.8 kg).
Is the Yamaha YX 600 Radian heavy compared with other Yamaha naked bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 56th percentile among 69 compatible Yamaha naked bikes.
How much does the Yamaha YX 600 Radian 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 YX 600 Radian with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 616.1 lb (279.4 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha YX 600 Radian have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 12.02 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 49th percentile within the compatible Yamaha naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Yamaha YX 600 Radian have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 6.02 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha YX 600 Radian displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.37 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Yamaha YX 600 Radian weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 17.2 lb (7.8 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha naked bike weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha YX 600 Radian 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.