Across the 1988 and 1989 model years, the Yamaha FZR 400 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 381 lb (172.8 kg).
Yamaha FZR 400 weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha FZR 400?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha FZR 400 is heavier than about 65% of 110 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha FZR 400 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1988, 1989 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 381 lb (172.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc to 400 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.8 US gal (18.16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) |
Weight by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.05 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 95.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 410.8 lb (186.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FZR 400 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha FZR 400 weigh?
The source data gives 381 lb (172.8 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha FZR 400 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 65th percentile for weight among 110 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha FZR 400 model years the same weight?
There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 1989. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 1988.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha FZR 400?
A full tank works out to about 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) from the listed 4.8 US gal (18.16 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha FZR 400 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 561 lb (254.4 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha FZR 400 be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 410.8 lb (186.3 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the Yamaha FZR 400 displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.05 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Yamaha FZR 400 weight difference versus the category median?
The representative dry weight is about 89.9 lb (40.8 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 291 lb (132 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha FZR 400 easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.