Across 4 covered model years from 2007 to 2010, the Yamaha YZF-R6S motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 410.1 lb (186 kg) and dry weights ranging from 356.9 lb (161.9 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha YZF-R6S weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha YZF-R6S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF-R6S is lighter than about 51.2% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes 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-R6S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 410.1 lb (186 kg) |
| Dry weight | 356.9 lb (161.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 600 cc |
| 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
| Displacement per pound | 1.46 cc / lb to 1.68 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 59.5 lb / 100 cc to 68.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% to 7.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 384.9 lb (174.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZF-R6S weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha YZF-R6S dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2007-2010 years, listed wet/running weight is 410.1 lb (186 kg) and listed dry weight is 356.9 lb (161.9 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha YZF-R6S lighter or heavier than other Yamaha sport bikes?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 49th percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha YZF-R6S years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha YZF-R6S?
Based on the supplied 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 28 lb (12.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha YZF-R6S and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 590.1 lb (267.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the estimated Yamaha YZF-R6S weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 384.9 lb (174.6 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 large is the Yamaha YZF-R6S engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.46 cc per lb to 1.68 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What are the lightest and heaviest Yamaha YZF-R6S years?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2007-2008 is the lightest at 356.9 lb (161.9 kg), while 2009-2010 is the heaviest at 410.1 lb (186 kg).
Where will I notice the Yamaha YZF-R6S weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.