For the 2009 model year, the Yamaha BWs NG motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 183 lb (83 kg).
Yamaha BWs NG 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.
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How heavy is the Yamaha BWs NG?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha BWs NG is lighter than about 96.2% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles 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 BWs NG weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 183 lb (83 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 49.2 cc |
| Torque | 3 lb-ft (4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.72 US gal (6.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 10.7 lb (4.8 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 1.61 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.27 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 371.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha BWs NG weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha BWs NG weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 183 lb (83 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha BWs NG weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 96.2% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha BWs NG?
A full tank works out to about 10.7 lb (4.8 kg) from the listed 1.72 US gal (6.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha BWs NG weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 363 lb (164.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Yamaha BWs NG torque-to-weight ratio?
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.
How large is the Yamaha BWs NG engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.27 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Yamaha BWs NG above or below the typical Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 192 lb (87.1 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha BWs NG easy to move around by hand?
By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.
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.