For the 2012 model year, the Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4×4 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 606.1 lb (274.9 kg).
Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4×4 weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4×4?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4×4 is lighter than about 63.7% 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 450 Auto 4×4 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 606.1 lb (274.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 421 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4 US gal (15.14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.69 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 144 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4×4 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4×4 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 606.1 lb (274.9 kg).
Is the Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4×4 heavy compared with other Yamaha ATVs?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 36th percentile among 62 compatible Yamaha ATVs.
How much does the Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4×4 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4 US gal (15.14 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.9 lb (11.3 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4×4 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 786.1 lb (356.5 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How large is the Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4×4 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.69 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4×4 above or below the typical Yamaha ATV weight?
The model sits about 36.5 lb (16.6 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha ATV weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4×4 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.