Across 5 covered model years from 1978 to 1982, the Yamaha DT 175 MX motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 240.3 lb (109 kg) to 244.7 lb (111 kg) and dry weights ranging from 218.3 lb (99 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha DT 175 MX weight overview
This sits at the very light end of motorcycle mass, which is especially useful when the bike has to be moved around by hand or held on uneven ground.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha DT 175 MX?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha DT 175 MX is lighter than about 71.3% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road 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 DT 175 MX weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 240.3 lb (109 kg) to 244.7 lb (111 kg) |
| Dry weight | 218.3 lb (99 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 171 cc |
| Torque | 6.5 lb-ft (8.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.85 US gal (7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1978 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 | 2.65 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.7 cc / lb to 0.71 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 140.5 lb / 100 cc to 143.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% to 4.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 229.8 lb (104.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha DT 175 MX weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha DT 175 MX weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 240.3 lb (109 kg) to 244.7 lb (111 kg) for wet/running weight and 218.3 lb (99 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 DT 175 MX heavy compared with other Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 29th weight percentile among 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Yamaha DT 175 MX 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 DT 175 MX fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 1.85 US gal (7 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 11.5 lb (5.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha DT 175 MX with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 420.3 lb (190.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the estimated Yamaha DT 175 MX weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 229.8 lb (104.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Yamaha DT 175 MX dry and wet weight?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 26.5 lb (12 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much torque does the Yamaha DT 175 MX have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 2.65 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha DT 175 MX displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.7 cc per lb to 0.71 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.