For the 2011 model year, the Yamaha FZ8 ABS motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 487 lb (220.9 kg).
Yamaha FZ8 ABS 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 FZ8 ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha FZ8 ABS is heavier than about 85.5% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes with compatible weight data.
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 FZ8 ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 487 lb (220.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 779 cc |
| Power | 104.7 hp |
| Torque | 60.5 lb-ft (82 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 21.5 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.65 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.42 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.6 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 62.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FZ8 ABS weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha FZ8 ABS wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 487 lb (220.9 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 FZ8 ABS lighter or heavier than other Yamaha sport bikes?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 85.5% of 83 sport bikes using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha FZ8 ABS?
Based on the supplied 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 28 lb (12.7 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 FZ8 ABS and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 667 lb (302.5 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha FZ8 ABS power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 21.5 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 64th percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Yamaha FZ8 ABS have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.42 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Yamaha FZ8 ABS displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.6 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Yamaha FZ8 ABS weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Yamaha sport bike weight of 414 lb (187.8 kg), the model is roughly 73 lb (33.1 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha FZ8 ABS 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.