Across 7 covered model years from 1989 to 1995, the Yamaha FZR 1000 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 520.3 lb (236 kg) and dry weights ranging from 460.8 lb (209 kg) to 471.8 lb (214 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha FZR 1000 weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha FZR 1000?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha FZR 1000 is heavier than about 97.6% 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 FZR 1000 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 520.3 lb (236 kg) |
| Dry weight | 460.8 lb (209 kg) to 471.8 lb (214 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,002 cc to 1,003 cc |
| Power | 145 hp |
| Torque | 78.8 lb-ft (106.9 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1989 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 | 27.87 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.59 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.71 lb-ft / 100 lb to 17.11 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.93 cc / lb to 2.18 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.9 lb / 100 cc to 51.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% to 6.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 492 lb (223.2 kg) to 503 lb (228.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FZR 1000 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha FZR 1000 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 520.3 lb (236 kg), while dry weight is 460.8 lb (209 kg) to 471.8 lb (214 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha FZR 1000 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 98th percentile among 83 compatible Yamaha sport bikes.
Are all Yamaha FZR 1000 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha FZR 1000?
A full tank works out to about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) from the listed 5.02 US gal (19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha FZR 1000 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 700.3 lb (317.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha FZR 1000 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 27.87 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 79th percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Yamaha FZR 1000 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 6% to 6.8% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha FZR 1000 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 16.71 lb-ft per 100 lb to 17.11 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Yamaha FZR 1000 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.93 cc per lb to 2.18 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle 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.