For the 1981 model year, the Yamaha IT465 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 263.9 lb (119.7 kg).
Yamaha IT465 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 IT465?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha IT465 is lighter than about 54.1% of 110 Yamaha 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 IT465 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 263.9 lb (119.7 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 465 cc |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.76 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 56.8 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha IT465 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha IT465?
Listed dry weight is 263.9 lb (119.7 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 IT465 heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 46th percentile among 110 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
How heavy is the Yamaha IT465 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 443.9 lb (201.3 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Yamaha IT465 dry weight as curb weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
How many cc does the Yamaha IT465 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.76 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha IT465 compare with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 27.1 lb (12.3 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha IT465 feel heavy at low speed?
Its low mass should make hand-moving and parking easier than on most full-size road motorcycles. Seat height and center of mass can still change how manageable it feels.
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.