Across 7 covered model years from 2010 to 2016, the Yamaha Cygnus X motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 264.6 lb (120 kg) and dry weights ranging from 246.9 lb (112 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha Cygnus X weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Cygnus X?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Cygnus X is lighter than about 51.9% of 129 Yamaha scooters 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 Cygnus X weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 264.6 lb (120 kg) |
| Dry weight | 246.9 lb (112 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 125 cc |
| Torque | 6.9 lb-ft (9.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.88 US gal (7.1 L) to 1.95 US gal (7.4 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.7 lb (5.3 kg) to 12.2 lb (5.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2010 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.59 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.47 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 211.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% to 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 258.6 lb (117.3 kg) to 259.1 lb (117.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Cygnus X weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha Cygnus X dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2010-2016 years, listed wet/running weight is 264.6 lb (120 kg) and listed dry weight is 246.9 lb (112 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha Cygnus X lighter or heavier than other Yamaha scooters?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 48th percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha Cygnus X 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 Cygnus X?
Based on the supplied 1.88 US gal (7.1 L) to 1.95 US gal (7.4 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 11.7 lb (5.3 kg) to 12.2 lb (5.5 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha Cygnus X and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 444.6 lb (201.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the estimated Yamaha Cygnus X weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 258.6 lb (117.3 kg) to 259.1 lb (117.5 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.
What is the Yamaha Cygnus X torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 2.59 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Yamaha Cygnus X engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.47 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Where will I notice the Yamaha Cygnus X weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.