For the 2012 model year, the Yamaha Zuma 50 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 207 lb (93.9 kg).
Yamaha Zuma 50 weight overview
Its low overall mass should be most noticeable off the throttle: moving it by hand, backing out of a parking space and managing stop-start riding should take less effort than on a heavy road bike.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Zuma 50?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Zuma 50 is lighter than about 76% of 129 Yamaha scooters 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 Zuma 50 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 207 lb (93.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 49 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.5 US gal (5.68 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 9.3 lb (4.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.24 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 422.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Zuma 50 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha Zuma 50 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 207 lb (93.9 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 Zuma 50 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha scooters?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 24th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha Zuma 50?
Based on the supplied 1.5 US gal (5.68 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 9.3 lb (4.2 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 Zuma 50 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 387 lb (175.5 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha Zuma 50 displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.24 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 Zuma 50 weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Yamaha scooter weight of 266.8 lb (121 kg), the model is roughly 59.7 lb (27.1 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Yamaha Zuma 50 weight most?
The weight itself is unlikely to be the main difficulty. Rider reach, steering lock and where the mass sits may matter more at walking pace.
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.