Yamaha YZF-R1 WGP 50th Anniversary Weight (454lb)

Quick answer

For the 2012 model year, the Yamaha YZF-R1 WGP 50th Anniversary motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 453.9 lb (205.9 kg).

Wet / running weight453.9 lb (205.9 kg)
Fuel capacity4.8 US gal (18.17 L)
Full tank fuel weight29.8 lb (13.5 kg)
Model years covered
2012

Yamaha YZF-R1 WGP 50th Anniversary weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.

Heavy Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Yamaha YZF-R1 WGP 50th Anniversary?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF-R1 WGP 50th Anniversary is heavier than about 71.8% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
453.9 lb (205.9 kg)
197 Yamaha motorcyclesMedian: 375 lb (170.1 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight453.9 lb (205.9 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider603.9 lb (273.9 kg)bike + rider • bike is 75.2% of total mass
180 lb rider633.9 lb (287.5 kg)bike + rider • bike is 71.6% of total mass
210 lb rider663.9 lb (301.2 kg)bike + rider • bike is 68.4% of total mass

Yamaha YZF-R1 WGP 50th Anniversary weight & related specs

Model years covered 2012
Wet / running weight 453.9 lb (205.9 kg)
Engine displacement 998 cc
Torque 85.2 lb-ft (115.5 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.8 US gal (18.17 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 29.8 lb (13.5 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 18.77 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 2.2 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 45.5 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.6%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF-R1 WGP 50th Anniversary is heavier than about 71.8% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 4.8 US gal (18.17 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 29.8 lb (13.5 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.

Yamaha YZF-R1 WGP 50th Anniversary weight FAQ

What is the Yamaha YZF-R1 WGP 50th Anniversary wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 453.9 lb (205.9 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-R1 WGP 50th Anniversary lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?

Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 71.8% of 197 motorcycles using the same weight basis.

How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha YZF-R1 WGP 50th Anniversary?

Based on the supplied 4.8 US gal (18.17 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 29.8 lb (13.5 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-R1 WGP 50th Anniversary and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 633.9 lb (287.5 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

How much torque does the Yamaha YZF-R1 WGP 50th Anniversary have per 100 lb?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 18.77 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.

What is the Yamaha YZF-R1 WGP 50th Anniversary displacement per pound?

The available figures work out to 2.2 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

What is the Yamaha YZF-R1 WGP 50th Anniversary weight difference versus the category median?

Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg), the model is roughly 78.9 lb (35.8 kg) heavier.

Where will I notice the Yamaha YZF-R1 WGP 50th Anniversary weight most?

The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.

Official information note

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.