Across the 1997 and 1998 model years, the Yamaha GTS 1000 ABS motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 613.3 lb (278.2 kg) and dry weights ranging from 553.4 lb (251 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha GTS 1000 ABS 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 GTS 1000 ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha GTS 1000 ABS is heavier than about 82.1% of 42 Yamaha sport-touring motorcycles 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 GTS 1000 ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1997, 1998 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 613.3 lb (278.2 kg) |
| Dry weight | 553.4 lb (251 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,003 cc |
| Power | 100 hp |
| Torque | 75.2 lb-ft (102 Nm) to 79.7 lb-ft (108 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1997 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 | 18.07 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.53 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.27 lb-ft / 100 lb to 14.4 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.64 cc / lb to 1.81 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 55.2 lb / 100 cc to 61.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 586.2 lb (265.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha GTS 1000 ABS weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha GTS 1000 ABS weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 613.3 lb (278.2 kg) for wet/running weight and 553.4 lb (251 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha GTS 1000 ABS heavy compared with other Yamaha sport-touring motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 82nd weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha GTS 1000 ABS weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1997-1998 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha GTS 1000 ABS 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 GTS 1000 ABS with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 793.3 lb (359.8 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha GTS 1000 ABS have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 18.07 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 52nd percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Yamaha GTS 1000 ABS with a full tank?
The page calculates about 586.2 lb (265.9 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.
How much heavier is the Yamaha GTS 1000 ABS wet than dry?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 60 lb (27.2 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Yamaha GTS 1000 ABS torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.27 lb-ft per 100 lb to 14.4 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.