Across the 2021 and 2022 model years, the Yamaha YZF-R3 Monster Energy motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 368 lb (166.9 kg) to 375 lb (170.1 kg).
Yamaha YZF-R3 Monster Energy weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha YZF-R3 Monster Energy?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF-R3 Monster Energy is lighter than about 64.5% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha YZF-R3 Monster Energy weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2021, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 368 lb (166.9 kg) to 375 lb (170.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 321 cc |
| Torque | 21.8 lb-ft (29.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2021 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 5.82 lb-ft / 100 lb to 5.93 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.86 cc / lb to 0.87 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 114.6 lb / 100 cc to 116.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% to 6.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZF-R3 Monster Energy weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha YZF-R3 Monster Energy weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 368 lb (166.9 kg) to 375 lb (170.1 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha YZF-R3 Monster Energy weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 36th percentile for weight among 83 compatible Yamaha sport bikes.
Are all Yamaha YZF-R3 Monster Energy model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha YZF-R3 Monster Energy?
A full tank works out to about 23 lb (10.4 kg) from the listed 3.7 US gal (14 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha YZF-R3 Monster Energy weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 551.5 lb (250.1 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Yamaha YZF-R3 Monster Energy torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 5.82 lb-ft per 100 lb to 5.93 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Yamaha YZF-R3 Monster Energy engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.86 cc per lb to 0.87 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What are the lightest and heaviest Yamaha YZF-R3 Monster Energy years?
Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 368 lb (166.9 kg) (2021) up to 375 lb (170.1 kg) (2022).
Is the Yamaha YZF-R3 Monster Energy above or below the typical Yamaha sport bike weight?
The representative wet weight is about 42.5 lb (19.3 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha sport bike weight of 414 lb (187.8 kg) in this dataset.
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.