Across the 2006 and 2007 model years, the Yamaha Black Max motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 451.9 lb (205 kg).
Yamaha Black Max weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha Black Max?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha Black Max is heavier than about 90.4% of 47 Yamaha scooters with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Black Max weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 451.9 lb (205 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 499 cc |
| Power | 43.7 hp |
| Torque | 35.1 lb-ft (47.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.67 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.34 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.77 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.1 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 90.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 478.2 lb (216.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Black Max weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Black Max weigh?
The source data gives 451.9 lb (205 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha Black Max weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 90th percentile among 47 compatible Yamaha scooters.
Are all Yamaha Black Max model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2006-2007 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Black Max?
A full tank works out to about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) from the listed 4.23 US gal (16 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Black Max weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 631.9 lb (286.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha Black Max strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 9.67 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 94th percentile within the compatible Yamaha scooter power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Yamaha Black Max be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 478.2 lb (216.9 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the estimated Yamaha Black Max weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 478.2 lb (216.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha Black Max total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5.8% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
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.