Across the 2010 and 2021 model years, the Yamaha YZ 85LW motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 156.5 lb (71 kg) to 165.3 lb (75 kg).
Yamaha YZ 85LW weight overview
Its low overall mass should be most noticeable off the throttle: moving it by hand, backing out of a parking space and managing stop-start riding should take less effort than on a heavy road bike.
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How heavy is the Yamaha YZ 85LW?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZ 85LW is lighter than about 88.2% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha YZ 85LW weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 156.5 lb (71 kg) to 165.3 lb (75 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 84.7 cc to 85 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.32 US gal (5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2010 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 | 0.51 cc / lb to 0.54 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 184.8 lb / 100 cc to 194.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5% to 5.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZ 85LW weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha YZ 85LW wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 156.5 lb (71 kg) to 165.3 lb (75 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha YZ 85LW lighter or heavier than other Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 12th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Yamaha YZ 85LW years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2010 and 2021 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha YZ 85LW?
Based on the supplied 1.32 US gal (5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha YZ 85LW and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 340.9 lb (154.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Yamaha YZ 85LW total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5% to 5.2% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Yamaha YZ 85LW engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 0.51 cc per lb to 0.54 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Yamaha YZ 85LW from the median Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 273.4 lb (124 kg), the model is roughly 112.4 lb (51 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Yamaha YZ 85LW weight most?
The weight itself is unlikely to be the main difficulty. Rider reach, steering lock and where the mass sits may matter more at walking pace.
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.