Across the 2016, 2017 and 2018 model years, the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 463 lb (210 kg) and dry weights ranging from 418.9 lb (190 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha MT-09 Tracer weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer is heavier than about 74.1% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes 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 MT-09 Tracer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 463 lb (210 kg) |
| Dry weight | 418.9 lb (190 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 847 cc |
| Power | 115 hp |
| Torque | 64.5 lb-ft (87.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 24.84 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.03 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.94 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.83 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 54.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 448.4 lb (203.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha MT-09 Tracer weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 463 lb (210 kg) for wet/running weight and 418.9 lb (190 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 MT-09 Tracer heavy compared with other Yamaha sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 74th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2016-2018 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.76 US gal (18 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 29.6 lb (13.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 643 lb (291.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 24.84 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 77th percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport power-to-weight comparison.
How heavy is the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer after filling the fuel tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 448.4 lb (203.4 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer dry-to-wet weight difference?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 44.1 lb (20 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 MT-09 Tracer torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 13.94 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.