Across 7 covered model years from 1985 to 1992, the Yamaha FZ 750 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 511.5 lb (232 kg) to 531.3 lb (241 kg).
Yamaha FZ 750 weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha FZ 750?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha FZ 750 is heavier than about 58.3% of 42 Yamaha sport-touring motorcycles 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 FZ 750 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 511.5 lb (232 kg) to 531.3 lb (241 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 749 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.55 US gal (21 L) to 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) to 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1985 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
| Displacement per pound | 1.41 cc / lb to 1.46 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 68.3 lb / 100 cc to 70.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% to 6.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FZ 750 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha FZ 750 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 511.5 lb (232 kg) to 531.3 lb (241 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 FZ 750 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha sport-touring motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 58th percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha FZ 750 years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 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 FZ 750?
Based on the supplied 5.55 US gal (21 L) to 5.81 US gal (22 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) to 36.1 lb (16.4 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 FZ 750 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 691.5 lb (313.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How many cc does the Yamaha FZ 750 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.41 cc per lb to 1.46 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 750 compare with the median Yamaha sport-touring motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha sport-touring motorcycle weight of 486.1 lb (220.5 kg), the model is roughly 25.4 lb (11.5 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha FZ 750 weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.