Across 26 covered model years from 1999 to 2025, the Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 412.3 lb (187 kg) to 453.9 lb (205.9 kg) and dry weights ranging from 379.2 lb (172 kg) to 390 lb (176.9 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha YZF-R1 weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha YZF-R1?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF-R1 is heavier than about 63.9% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes 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 YZF-R1 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 412.3 lb (187 kg) to 453.9 lb (205.9 kg) |
| Dry weight | 379.2 lb (172 kg) to 390 lb (176.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 998 cc |
| Power | 150 hp to 200 hp |
| Torque | 77.4 lb-ft (105 Nm) to 84.8 lb-ft (115 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.85 US gal (18.35 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 30.1 lb (13.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1999 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 35.44 hp / 100 lb to 44.64 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 2.24 lb / hp to 2.82 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 17.63 lb-ft / 100 lb to 21.42 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.2 cc / lb to 2.63 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 38 lb / 100 cc to 45.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% to 7.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 411 lb (186.4 kg) to 419.5 lb (190.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZF-R1 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha YZF-R1 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 412.3 lb (187 kg) to 453.9 lb (205.9 kg), while dry weight is 379.2 lb (172 kg) to 390 lb (176.9 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha YZF-R1 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 64th percentile for weight among 83 compatible Yamaha sport bikes.
Are all Yamaha YZF-R1 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 YZF-R1?
A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 30.1 lb (13.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.85 US gal (18.35 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha YZF-R1 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 628 lb (284.8 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha YZF-R1 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 35.44 hp per 100 lb to 44.64 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 88th percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha YZF-R1 full-tank weight estimate?
The page calculates about 411 lb (186.4 kg) to 419.5 lb (190.3 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.
How much heavier is the Yamaha YZF-R1 wet than dry?
Available years with both measurements show about 28.9 lb (13.1 kg) to 37.5 lb (17 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Yamaha YZF-R1 torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 17.63 lb-ft per 100 lb to 21.42 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.