For the 2022 model year, the Yamaha YZF-R1M World GP motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 450 lb (204.1 kg) and a dry weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg).
Yamaha YZF-R1M World GP 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-R1M World GP?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF-R1M World GP is heavier than about 70.8% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles 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-R1M World GP weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 450 lb (204.1 kg) |
| Dry weight | 396.8 lb (180 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 998 cc |
| Torque | 82.6 lb-ft (112 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 | 18.36 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.22 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 424.8 lb (192.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZF-R1M World GP weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha YZF-R1M World GP weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 450 lb (204.1 kg) for wet/running weight and 396.8 lb (180 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha YZF-R1M World GP heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 71st weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Yamaha YZF-R1M World GP 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-R1M World GP with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 630 lb (285.7 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How heavy is the Yamaha YZF-R1M World GP after filling the fuel tank?
The page calculates about 424.8 lb (192.7 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-R1M World GP wet than dry?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 53.1 lb (24.1 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Yamaha YZF-R1M World GP torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 18.36 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Yamaha YZF-R1M World GP engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.22 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Yamaha YZF-R1M World GP above or below the typical Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 75 lb (34 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.