Across 4 covered model years from 2017 to 2020, the Yamaha Bolt motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 539.9 lb (244.9 kg) to 542.1 lb (245.9 kg).
Yamaha Bolt 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.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha Bolt?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Bolt 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 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 539.9 lb (244.9 kg) to 542.1 lb (245.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 942 cc to 950.5 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 US gal (12.11 L) to 3.4 US gal (12.87 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.9 lb (9 kg) to 21.1 lb (9.6 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
| Displacement per pound | 1.74 cc / lb to 1.76 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 56.8 lb / 100 cc to 57.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% to 3.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Bolt weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Bolt weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 539.9 lb (244.9 kg) to 542.1 lb (245.9 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha Bolt weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 35th percentile for weight among 78 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha Bolt 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 Bolt?
A full tank works out to about 19.9 lb (9 kg) to 21.1 lb (9.6 kg) from the listed 3.2 US gal (12.11 L) to 3.4 US gal (12.87 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Bolt weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 722.1 lb (327.5 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How large is the Yamaha Bolt engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.74 cc per lb to 1.76 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 Bolt years?
Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 539.9 lb (244.9 kg) (2017) up to 542.1 lb (245.9 kg) (2018-2020).
Is the Yamaha Bolt above or below the typical Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 58.5 lb (26.5 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 600.6 lb (272.4 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha Bolt easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.