Across the 2020 and 2021 model years, the Yamaha MT09TR GT motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 474 lb (215 kg) to 500.4 lb (227 kg).
Yamaha MT09TR GT 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 MT09TR GT?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha MT09TR GT is heavier than about 88% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha MT09TR GT weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2020, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 474 lb (215 kg) to 500.4 lb (227 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 847 cc |
| Power | 115 hp |
| Torque | 64.5 lb-ft (87.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2020 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 22.98 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.35 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.9 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.62 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.69 cc / lb to 1.79 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 56 lb / 100 cc to 59.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% to 6.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha MT09TR GT weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha MT09TR GT ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 474 lb (215 kg) to 500.4 lb (227 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha MT09TR GT heavy compared with other Yamaha sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 88th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha MT09TR GT weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Yamaha MT09TR GT fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.76 US gal (18 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha MT09TR GT with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 667.2 lb (302.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha MT09TR GT have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 22.98 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 73rd percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Yamaha MT09TR GT total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 5.9% to 6.3% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Yamaha MT09TR GT torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.9 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.62 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha MT09TR GT engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.69 cc per lb to 1.79 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.