For the 2015 model year, the Yamaha Maxam motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 443.1 lb (201 kg).
Yamaha Maxam weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha Maxam?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha Maxam is heavier than about 83% of 47 Yamaha scooters 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 Maxam weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 443.1 lb (201 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Torque | 16.2 lb-ft (22 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.66 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.56 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 178 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 466.1 lb (211.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Maxam weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Maxam weigh?
The source data gives 443.1 lb (201 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha Maxam weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 83rd percentile among 47 compatible Yamaha scooters.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Maxam?
A full tank works out to about 23 lb (10.4 kg) from the listed 3.7 US gal (14 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Maxam weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 623.1 lb (282.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha Maxam be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 466.1 lb (211.4 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the Yamaha Maxam full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 466.1 lb (211.4 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha Maxam torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 3.66 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Yamaha Maxam have per pound?
The model has about 0.56 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Yamaha Maxam compare with the median Yamaha scooter weight?
The representative dry weight is about 216.1 lb (98 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha scooter weight of 227.1 lb (103 kg) in this dataset.
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.