Across 7 covered model years from 2014 to 2021, the Yamaha Delight motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 216.1 lb (98 kg) to 222.7 lb (101 kg).
Yamaha Delight 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 Delight?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Delight is lighter than about 66.7% of 129 Yamaha scooters with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Delight weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 216.1 lb (98 kg) to 222.7 lb (101 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 114 cc to 125 cc |
| Power | 7.1 hp |
| Torque | 5.6 lb-ft (7.6 Nm) to 7.2 lb-ft (9.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.16 US gal (4.4 L) to 1.45 US gal (5.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 7.2 lb (3.3 kg) to 9 lb (4.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2014 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 | 3.29 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 30.43 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.59 lb-ft / 100 lb to 3.31 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.53 cc / lb to 0.57 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 174.6 lb / 100 cc to 189.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.3% to 4.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Delight weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha Delight wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 216.1 lb (98 kg) to 222.7 lb (101 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha Delight lighter or heavier than other Yamaha scooters?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 33rd percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Yamaha Delight years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha Delight?
Based on the supplied 1.16 US gal (4.4 L) to 1.45 US gal (5.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 7.2 lb (3.3 kg) to 9 lb (4.1 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha Delight and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 396.1 lb (179.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha Delight power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 3.29 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 32nd percentile within the compatible Yamaha scooter power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha Delight torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 2.59 lb-ft per 100 lb to 3.31 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 Delight engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.53 cc per lb to 0.57 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What are the lightest and heaviest Yamaha Delight years?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2014-2018 is the lightest at 216.1 lb (98 kg), while 2021 is the heaviest at 222.7 lb (101 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.