Across the 2016 and 2017 model years, the Yamaha YZF-R1 60th Anniversary motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 438.7 lb (199 kg).
Yamaha YZF-R1 60th Anniversary 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 YZF-R1 60th Anniversary?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF-R1 60th Anniversary is heavier than about 68.5% 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-R1 60th Anniversary weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 438.7 lb (199 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 998 cc |
| Torque | 82.9 lb-ft (112.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 18.9 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.27 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZF-R1 60th Anniversary weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha YZF-R1 60th Anniversary ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 438.7 lb (199 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha YZF-R1 60th Anniversary heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 69th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha YZF-R1 60th Anniversary weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2016-2017 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha YZF-R1 60th Anniversary fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.5 US gal (17.03 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 28 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha YZF-R1 60th Anniversary with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 618.7 lb (280.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Yamaha YZF-R1 60th Anniversary torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 18.9 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Yamaha YZF-R1 60th Anniversary engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.27 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Yamaha YZF-R1 60th Anniversary above or below the typical Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 63.7 lb (28.9 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha YZF-R1 60th Anniversary 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.