For the 1972 model year, the Yamaha CS5 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 257.9 lb (117 kg).
Yamaha CS5 weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine. 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 CS5?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha CS5 is lighter than about 55.9% 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 CS5 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 257.9 lb (117 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 195 cc |
| Torque | 15.7 lb-ft (21.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38 US gal (9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.09 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.76 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 132.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 272.7 lb (123.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha CS5 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha CS5 weigh?
The source data gives 257.9 lb (117 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha CS5 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 44th percentile for weight among 110 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha CS5?
A full tank works out to about 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) from the listed 2.38 US gal (9 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha CS5 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 437.9 lb (198.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha CS5 be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 272.7 lb (123.7 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the estimated Yamaha CS5 weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 272.7 lb (123.7 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha CS5 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5.7% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha CS5 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 6.09 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 CS5 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.76 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.