Across the 2011 and 2016 model years, the Yamaha Grizzly 550 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 647.9 lb (293.9 kg).
Yamaha Grizzly 550 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 550?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Grizzly 550 is heavier than about 60.5% 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 550 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 647.9 lb (293.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 558 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) |
| Carrying capacity | 99.2 lb (45 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2011 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
| Displacement per pound | 0.86 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 116.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Grizzly 550 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha Grizzly 550 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 647.9 lb (293.9 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha Grizzly 550 heavy compared with other Yamaha ATVs?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 60th percentile among 62 compatible Yamaha ATVs.
Does the Yamaha Grizzly 550 weight change by model year?
There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 2016. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2011.
How much does the Yamaha Grizzly 550 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 32.9 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha Grizzly 550 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 827.9 lb (375.5 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How large is the Yamaha Grizzly 550 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.86 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How much extra weight can the Yamaha Grizzly 550 support?
The supplied carrying-capacity figure is 99.2 lb (45 kg). That is separate from the motorcycle’s own weight and should be checked against the exact year and owner’s manual before loading a passenger or luggage.
Is the Yamaha Grizzly 550 above or below the typical Yamaha ATV weight?
The model sits about 5.4 lb (2.4 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha ATV weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha Grizzly 550 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.