Across the 2002, 2004 and 2006 model years, the Yamaha YZ 85 LW motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 145.5 lb (66 kg) to 152.1 lb (69 kg).
Yamaha YZ 85 LW weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha YZ 85 LW?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha YZ 85 LW is lighter than about 81.2% of 8 Yamaha motocross bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha YZ 85 LW weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002, 2004, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 145.5 lb (66 kg) to 152.1 lb (69 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 84.7 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.11 US gal (8 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 13.1 lb (6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2002 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.56 cc / lb to 0.58 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 171.8 lb / 100 cc to 179.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 9% |
| Weight with full tank | 158.6 lb (72 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZ 85 LW weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha YZ 85 LW weigh?
The source data gives 145.5 lb (66 kg) to 152.1 lb (69 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha YZ 85 LW weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 81.2% of 8 Yamaha motocross bikes with the same weight basis.
Are all Yamaha YZ 85 LW model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha YZ 85 LW?
A full tank works out to about 13.1 lb (6 kg) from the listed 2.11 US gal (8 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha YZ 85 LW weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 332.1 lb (150.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha YZ 85 LW be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 158.6 lb (72 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the Yamaha YZ 85 LW full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 158.6 lb (72 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha YZ 85 LW total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 9% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Yamaha YZ 85 LW engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.56 cc per lb to 0.58 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.