Across 4 covered model years from 2006 to 2009, the Yamaha CygnusX motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 264.6 lb (120 kg) and dry weights ranging from 251.3 lb (114 kg) to 255.7 lb (116 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha CygnusX weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Yamaha CygnusX?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha CygnusX 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 CygnusX weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 264.6 lb (120 kg) |
| Dry weight | 251.3 lb (114 kg) to 255.7 lb (116 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124.8 cc to 125 cc |
| Power | 11 hp |
| Torque | 6.9 lb-ft (9.3 Nm) to 7.1 lb-ft (9.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.88 US gal (7.1 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.7 lb (5.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2006 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 4.38 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 22.85 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.59 lb-ft / 100 lb to 2.82 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.47 cc / lb to 0.5 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 201.4 lb / 100 cc to 211.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% to 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 263 lb (119.3 kg) to 267.4 lb (121.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha CygnusX weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha CygnusX weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 264.6 lb (120 kg) for wet/running weight and 251.3 lb (114 kg) to 255.7 lb (116 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha CygnusX heavy compared with other Yamaha scooters?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 48th percentile among 129 compatible Yamaha scooters.
Does the Yamaha CygnusX weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Yamaha CygnusX fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 1.88 US gal (7.1 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 11.7 lb (5.3 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha CygnusX with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 444.6 lb (201.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha CygnusX have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 4.38 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 65th percentile within the compatible Yamaha scooter power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Yamaha CygnusX weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 263 lb (119.3 kg) to 267.4 lb (121.3 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 CygnusX torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 2.59 lb-ft per 100 lb to 2.82 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Yamaha CygnusX engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.47 cc per lb to 0.5 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.