Across 4 covered model years from 1989 to 1992, the Yamaha FZR 750 R motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 474 lb (215 kg).
Yamaha FZR 750 R 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 FZR 750 R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha FZR 750 R is lighter than about 59.5% of 42 Yamaha sport-touring motorcycles 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 FZR 750 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 474 lb (215 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 749 cc |
| Power | 121 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 25.53 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.92 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.58 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 63.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FZR 750 R weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha FZR 750 R ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 474 lb (215 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha FZR 750 R heavy compared with other Yamaha sport-touring motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 40th percentile among 42 compatible Yamaha sport-touring motorcycles.
Does the Yamaha FZR 750 R weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1989-1992 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha FZR 750 R fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha FZR 750 R with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 654 lb (296.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha FZR 750 R have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 25.53 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 94th percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Yamaha FZR 750 R have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.58 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha FZR 750 R compare with the median Yamaha sport-touring motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 12.1 lb (5.5 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha sport-touring motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha FZR 750 R feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.