Across the 2016, 2017 and 2018 model years, the Yamaha YZF-R1S motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 448 lb (203.2 kg).
Yamaha YZF-R1S 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-R1S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF-R1S is heavier than about 63.9% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes 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-R1S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 448 lb (203.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 998 cc |
| Power | 200 hp |
| 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) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 44.64 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 2.24 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 18.44 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.23 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZF-R1S weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha YZF-R1S ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 448 lb (203.2 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha YZF-R1S heavy compared with other Yamaha sport bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 64th percentile among 83 compatible Yamaha sport bikes.
Does the Yamaha YZF-R1S weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2016-2018 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha YZF-R1S 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-R1S with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 628 lb (284.8 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha YZF-R1S have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 44.64 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 97th percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha YZF-R1S torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 18.44 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Yamaha YZF-R1S have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.23 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha YZF-R1S compare with the median Yamaha sport bike weight?
The model sits about 34 lb (15.4 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha sport bike 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.