Across 6 covered model years from 2010 to 2015, the Yamaha FZ8 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 466.9 lb (211.8 kg) to 487 lb (220.9 kg) and dry weights ranging from 465.2 lb (211 kg) to 466.9 lb (211.8 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha FZ8 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?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha FZ8 is heavier than about 75.3% 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 FZ8 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 466.9 lb (211.8 kg) to 487 lb (220.9 kg) |
| Dry weight | 465.2 lb (211 kg) to 466.9 lb (211.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 779 cc |
| Power | 104.7 hp |
| Torque | 60.5 lb-ft (82 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2010 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 | 22.42 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.46 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.42 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.6 cc / lb to 1.67 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 59.7 lb / 100 cc to 62.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% to 6% |
| Weight with full tank | 493.1 lb (223.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FZ8 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha FZ8 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2010-2015 years, listed wet/running weight is 466.9 lb (211.8 kg) to 487 lb (220.9 kg) and listed dry weight is 465.2 lb (211 kg) to 466.9 lb (211.8 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha FZ8 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha sport bikes?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 75.3% of 83 sport bikes using the same weight basis.
Which Yamaha FZ8 years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2010-2015 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 FZ8?
Based on the supplied 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 28 lb (12.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha FZ8 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 646.9 lb (293.4 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha FZ8 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 22.42 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 71st percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Yamaha FZ8 weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 493.1 lb (223.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha FZ8 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.42 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13 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 FZ8 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.6 cc per lb to 1.67 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.