Across 4 covered model years from 2007 to 2010, the Yamaha Giggle motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 205 lb (93 kg) and dry weights ranging from 191.8 lb (87 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha Giggle weight overview
Its low overall mass should be most noticeable off the throttle: moving it by hand, backing out of a parking space and managing stop-start riding should take less effort than on a heavy road bike.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Giggle?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Giggle is lighter than about 77.9% of 129 Yamaha scooters 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 Giggle weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Dry weight | 191.8 lb (87 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 49 cc |
| Power | 3.7 hp |
| Torque | 2.5 lb-ft (3.4 Nm) to 2.7 lb-ft (3.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.19 US gal (4.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 7.4 lb (3.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2007 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 | 1.8 hp / 100 lb to 1.93 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 51.84 lb / hp to 55.41 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 1.31 lb-ft / 100 lb to 1.42 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.24 cc / lb to 0.26 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 391.4 lb / 100 cc to 418.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.6% to 3.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 199.2 lb (90.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Giggle weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha Giggle dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2007-2010 years, listed wet/running weight is 205 lb (93 kg) and listed dry weight is 191.8 lb (87 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha Giggle lighter or heavier than other Yamaha scooters?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 22nd percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Yamaha Giggle years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha Giggle?
Based on the supplied 1.19 US gal (4.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 7.4 lb (3.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha Giggle and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 385 lb (174.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha Giggle power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 1.8 hp per 100 lb to 1.93 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 20th percentile within the compatible Yamaha scooter power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Yamaha Giggle weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 199.2 lb (90.4 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha Giggle total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 3.6% to 3.9% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
How does Yamaha Giggle torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 1.31 lb-ft per 100 lb to 1.42 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
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.