Across 6 covered model years from 2005 to 2010, the Yamaha FZ6 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 459 lb (208.2 kg) to 476.2 lb (216 kg) and dry weights ranging from 396.8 lb (180 kg) to 423.1 lb (191.9 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha FZ6 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Yamaha FZ6?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha FZ6 is heavier than about 72.9% of 83 Yamaha sport 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 FZ6 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 459 lb (208.2 kg) to 476.2 lb (216 kg) |
| Dry weight | 396.8 lb (180 kg) to 423.1 lb (191.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 600 cc |
| Torque | 38.1 lb-ft (51.6 Nm) to 46.5 lb-ft (63.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) to 5.12 US gal (19.4 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) to 31.9 lb (14.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2005 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 | 8.29 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.26 cc / lb to 1.46 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 68.3 lb / 100 cc to 79.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% to 7.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 428.7 lb (194.5 kg) to 454.3 lb (206.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FZ6 weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha FZ6 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 459 lb (208.2 kg) to 476.2 lb (216 kg) for wet/running weight and 396.8 lb (180 kg) to 423.1 lb (191.9 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 FZ6 heavy compared with other Yamaha sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 73rd weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha FZ6 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 FZ6 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.02 US gal (19 L) to 5.12 US gal (19.4 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) to 31.9 lb (14.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha FZ6 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 639 lb (289.8 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much heavier is the Yamaha FZ6 with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 428.7 lb (194.5 kg) to 454.3 lb (206.1 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Yamaha FZ6 dry and wet weight?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 79.4 lb (36 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 FZ6 have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 8.29 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha FZ6 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.26 cc per lb to 1.46 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.