For the 2015 model year, the Yamaha Iron Max motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 482.8 lb (219 kg).
Yamaha Iron Max weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha Iron Max?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Iron Max is heavier than about 78.9% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles 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 Iron Max weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 482.8 lb (219 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 530 cc |
| Torque | 38.6 lb-ft (52.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4 US gal (15.14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.99 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.1 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 91.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Iron Max weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Iron Max weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 482.8 lb (219 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha Iron Max weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 79th percentile among 197 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Iron Max?
A full tank works out to about 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) from the listed 4 US gal (15.14 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Iron Max weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 662.8 lb (300.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much torque does the Yamaha Iron Max have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 7.99 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Yamaha Iron Max displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.1 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Yamaha Iron Max weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 107.8 lb (48.9 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha Iron Max easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.