Across 9 covered model years from 2017 to 2025, the Yamaha Bolt R-Spec motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 539.9 lb (244.9 kg) to 546.7 lb (248 kg).
Yamaha Bolt R-Spec weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha Bolt R-Spec?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Bolt R-Spec is lighter than about 64.7% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles 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 Bolt R-Spec weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 539.9 lb (244.9 kg) to 546.7 lb (248 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 942 cc to 950.5 cc |
| Torque | 59.3 lb-ft (80.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 US gal (12.11 L) to 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.9 lb (9 kg) to 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2017 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 | 10.85 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.94 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.72 cc / lb to 1.76 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 56.8 lb / 100 cc to 58 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% to 3.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Bolt R-Spec weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha Bolt R-Spec ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 539.9 lb (244.9 kg) to 546.7 lb (248 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha Bolt R-Spec heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 35th percentile among 78 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Does the Yamaha Bolt R-Spec weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Yamaha Bolt R-Spec fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.2 US gal (12.11 L) to 3.43 US gal (13 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 19.9 lb (9 kg) to 21.4 lb (9.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha Bolt R-Spec with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 722.1 lb (327.5 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much of the Yamaha Bolt R-Spec total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 3.7% to 3.9% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Yamaha Bolt R-Spec torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 10.85 lb-ft per 100 lb to 10.94 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha Bolt R-Spec engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.72 cc per lb to 1.76 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Yamaha Bolt R-Spec from the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 58.5 lb (26.5 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle 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.