For the 2006 model year, the Yamaha BWs MotoGP motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 165.3 lb (75 kg).
Yamaha BWs MotoGP weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Yamaha BWs MotoGP?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha BWs MotoGP is lighter than about 94.1% of 110 Yamaha motorcycles 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 BWs MotoGP weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 165.3 lb (75 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 49 cc |
| Torque | 2.7 lb-ft (3.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.4 US gal (5.3 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 8.7 lb (3.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 1.61 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.3 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 337.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 174.1 lb (78.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha BWs MotoGP weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha BWs MotoGP weigh?
The source data gives 165.3 lb (75 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha BWs MotoGP weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 94.1% of 110 Yamaha motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha BWs MotoGP?
A full tank works out to about 8.7 lb (3.9 kg) from the listed 1.4 US gal (5.3 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha BWs MotoGP weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 345.3 lb (156.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha BWs MotoGP be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 174.1 lb (78.9 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Yamaha BWs MotoGP weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 174.1 lb (78.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha BWs MotoGP have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 1.61 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Yamaha BWs MotoGP displacement per pound?
The model has about 0.3 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Yamaha BWs MotoGP weight difference versus the category median?
The representative dry weight is about 125.7 lb (57 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 291 lb (132 kg) in this dataset.
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.