For the 1983 model year, the Yamaha IT 490 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 275.6 lb (125 kg).
Yamaha IT 490 weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Yamaha IT 490?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha IT 490 is heavier than about 81.2% of 24 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha IT 490 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 275.6 lb (125 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 487 cc |
| Torque | 31 lb-ft (42 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.59 US gal (13.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 22.3 lb (10.1 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.24 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.77 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 56.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 8.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 297.9 lb (135.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha IT 490 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha IT 490?
Listed dry weight is 275.6 lb (125 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Yamaha IT 490 heavy compared with other Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 81st weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Yamaha IT 490 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.59 US gal (13.6 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 22.3 lb (10.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha IT 490 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 455.6 lb (206.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Yamaha IT 490 dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 297.9 lb (135.1 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What does the Yamaha IT 490 weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 297.9 lb (135.1 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha IT 490 have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 11.24 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha IT 490 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.77 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Yamaha IT 490 weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 29.1 lb (13.2 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.