Across the 2012 and 2015 model years, the Yamaha Grizzly 300 Automatic motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 511 lb (231.8 kg).
Yamaha Grizzly 300 Automatic 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 Grizzly 300 Automatic?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Grizzly 300 Automatic is lighter than about 78.2% of 62 Yamaha ATVs 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 Grizzly 300 Automatic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 511 lb (231.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 287 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.8 US gal (10.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 17.4 lb (7.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.56 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 178.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Grizzly 300 Automatic weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha Grizzly 300 Automatic ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 511 lb (231.8 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha Grizzly 300 Automatic heavy compared with other Yamaha ATVs?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 22nd weight percentile among 62 Yamaha ATVs, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Yamaha Grizzly 300 Automatic weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2012 and 2015 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha Grizzly 300 Automatic fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.8 US gal (10.6 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 17.4 lb (7.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha Grizzly 300 Automatic with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 691 lb (313.4 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How large is the Yamaha Grizzly 300 Automatic engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.56 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Yamaha Grizzly 300 Automatic above or below the typical Yamaha ATV weight?
The model sits about 131.5 lb (59.6 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha ATV weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha Grizzly 300 Automatic 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.