Across the 2013 and 2014 model years, the Yamaha BWs Original 50 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 180.8 lb (82 kg) and dry weights ranging from 183 lb (83 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha BWs Original 50 weight overview
Its low overall mass should be most noticeable off the throttle: moving it by hand, backing out of a parking space and managing stop-start riding should take less effort than on a heavy road bike.
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How heavy is the Yamaha BWs Original 50?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha BWs Original 50 is lighter than about 96.7% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 Original 50 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 180.8 lb (82 kg) |
| Dry weight | 183 lb (83 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 49.2 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) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 1.45 lb-ft / 100 lb to 1.47 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.27 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 367.4 lb / 100 cc to 371.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% to 4.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 191.7 lb (86.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha BWs Original 50 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha BWs Original 50 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2013-2014 years, listed wet/running weight is 180.8 lb (82 kg) and listed dry weight is 183 lb (83 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha BWs Original 50 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 3rd percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Yamaha BWs Original 50 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha BWs Original 50?
Based on the supplied 1.4 US gal (5.3 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 8.7 lb (3.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha BWs Original 50 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 360.8 lb (163.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much heavier is the Yamaha BWs Original 50 with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 191.7 lb (86.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha BWs Original 50 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 1.45 lb-ft per 100 lb to 1.47 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Yamaha BWs Original 50 displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.27 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How much does Yamaha BWs Original 50 weight vary by year?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2014 is the lightest at 180.8 lb (82 kg), while 2013 is the heaviest at 183 lb (83 kg).
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.