The Yamaha Niken GT motorcycle specifications include a 847 cc (51.68 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 263.1 kg (580 lb).
Key specifications
2019, 2020, 2021, 2023Model years
847 ccDisplacement
87.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpmTorque
263.1 kgWet weight
820 mmSeat height
18.2 LFuel tank
1,509 mmWheelbase
150 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2019202020212023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2019 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Bore × stroke
2020202178.0 x 59 mm (3.1 x 2.3 inches)
202378.0 x 62.1 mm (3.1 x 2.4 inches)
Front suspension
2021Double Upside telescopic forks
2023Double telescopic forks
Fuel system
20202021Injection. Mikuni throttle body FI
Rear suspension
20202023Adjustable link-type, single shock
Torque
202390.7 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.9 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm
Wet weight
20202021267 kg (588.6 lb)
2023270 kg (595.2 lb)
Wheelbase
202020231,510 mm (59.4 inches)
Fuel capacity
2021202318.00 L (4.76 US gal)
Fuel consumption
20235.80 L/100 km (17.2 km/l or 40.56 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
2023134.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Overall height
20201,435 mm (56.5 inches)
20231,395 mm (54.9 inches)
Seat height
20202021835 mm (32.9 inches)
2023825 mm (32.5 inches)
How the Yamaha Niken GT compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
Displacement847 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc
About 54% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 77th percentile across Yamaha models.
Wet weight263.1 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg
About 41% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 84th percentile across Yamaha models.
Seat height820 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Yamaha models.
Fuel capacity18.2 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L
About 39% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 84th percentile across Yamaha models.
This model Yamaha database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
In-line three, four-stroke • 847 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,509 mmSeat 820 mmClearance 150 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-R15 front / 190/55-R17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
120/70-R15 |
| Rear tire size |
190/55-R17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range |
340 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.32:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
In-line three, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
847 cc (51.68 cu in) |
| Torque |
87.5 Nm (8.9 kgf-m or 64.5 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
78.0 x 59.1 mm (3.1 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
11.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder |
4 |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Injection |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition |
TCI |
| Starter |
Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Multi-plate assist and slipper wet clutch |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front suspension |
41mm fork, adjustable preload and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension |
Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping |
| Front wheel travel |
110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Rake |
20.0° |
| Trail |
74 mm (2.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic. |
| Front tire |
120/70-R15 |
| Rear tire |
190/55-R17 |
| Wheels |
Two front wheels |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight |
263.1 kg (580 lb) |
| Seat height |
820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,150 mm (84.6 inches) |
| Overall width |
885 mm (34.8 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,250 mm (49.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,509 mm (59.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance |
150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
18.17 L (4.80 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption |
5.35 L/100 km (18.7 km/l or 43.97 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases |
124.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h |
4.00 seconds |
| 1/4 mile |
11.25 seconds |
Electrical and instruments
Other specifications
| Color options |
Matte Phantom Blue |
| Price as new |
US$ 17299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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