For the 1997 model year, the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 438.7 lb (199 kg) and a dry weight of 390.2 lb (177 kg).
Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer is heavier than about 68.5% of 197 Yamaha 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 FZ 400 Fazer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 438.7 lb (199 kg) |
| Dry weight | 390.2 lb (177 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc |
| Torque | 28 lb-ft (38 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.39 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.91 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 110 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 419.8 lb (190.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1997 years, listed wet/running weight is 438.7 lb (199 kg) and listed dry weight is 390.2 lb (177 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 68.5% of 197 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer?
Based on the supplied 4.76 US gal (18 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 618.7 lb (280.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What does the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 419.8 lb (190.4 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 6.39 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 many cc does the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.91 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer compare with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg), the model is roughly 63.7 lb (28.9 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer 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.