Across 6 covered model years from 2007 to 2012, the Yamaha DT50X motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 229.3 lb (104 kg) and dry weights ranging from 213.8 lb (97 kg) to 293.2 lb (133 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha DT50X weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles.
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How heavy is the Yamaha DT50X?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha DT50X is lighter than about 97.6% of 21 Yamaha supermoto bikes 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 DT50X weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 229.3 lb (104 kg) |
| Dry weight | 213.8 lb (97 kg) to 293.2 lb (133 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 49.7 cc to 249 cc |
| Power | 2.8 hp |
| Torque | 2.4 lb-ft (3.3 Nm) to 14 lb-ft (19 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.59 US gal (6 L) to 2.54 US gal (9.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) to 15.8 lb (7.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2007 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 | 1.22 hp / 100 lb to 1.3 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 77.16 lb / hp to 81.89 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 1.06 lb-ft / 100 lb to 4.78 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.22 cc / lb to 0.85 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 117.8 lb / 100 cc to 461.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% to 5.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 223.7 lb (101.5 kg) to 309 lb (140.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha DT50X weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha DT50X weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 229.3 lb (104 kg), while dry weight is 213.8 lb (97 kg) to 293.2 lb (133 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha DT50X weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 97.6% of 21 Yamaha supermoto bikes with the same weight basis.
Are all Yamaha DT50X model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha DT50X?
A full tank works out to about 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) to 15.8 lb (7.2 kg) from the listed 1.59 US gal (6 L) to 2.54 US gal (9.6 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha DT50X weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 409.3 lb (185.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha DT50X strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 1.22 hp per 100 lb to 1.3 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 4th percentile within the compatible Yamaha super motard power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Yamaha DT50X weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 223.7 lb (101.5 kg) to 309 lb (140.2 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.
How much heavier is the Yamaha DT50X wet than dry?
Available years with both measurements show about 15.4 lb (7 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Yamaha DT50X torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 1.06 lb-ft per 100 lb to 4.78 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.