For the 2021 model year, the Yamaha YZF R6 Race motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 418.9 lb (190 kg).
Yamaha YZF R6 Race 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 YZF R6 Race?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF R6 Race is heavier than about 62.9% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles 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 YZF R6 Race weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 418.9 lb (190 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 599 cc |
| Torque | 45.5 lb-ft (61.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.86 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.43 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 69.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZF R6 Race weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha YZF R6 Race wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 418.9 lb (190 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 YZF R6 Race lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 63rd percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha YZF R6 Race?
Based on the supplied 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 28 lb (12.7 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 YZF R6 Race and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 598.9 lb (271.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha YZF R6 Race torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 10.86 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Yamaha YZF R6 Race have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.43 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Yamaha YZF R6 Race compare with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg), the model is roughly 43.9 lb (19.9 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha YZF R6 Race 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.