Across 5 covered model years from 2019 to 2024, the Yamaha Niken GT motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 580 lb (263.1 kg) to 595.2 lb (270 kg).
Yamaha Niken 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 Niken GT?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Niken GT is heavier than about 96.4% of 69 Yamaha naked 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 Niken GT weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 580 lb (263.1 kg) to 595.2 lb (270 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 847 cc to 890 cc |
| Torque | 64.5 lb-ft (87.5 Nm) to 66.9 lb-ft (90.7 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 2019 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.96 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.24 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.44 cc / lb to 1.5 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 66.9 lb / 100 cc to 69.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5% to 5.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Niken GT weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha Niken GT ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 580 lb (263.1 kg) to 595.2 lb (270 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha Niken GT heavy compared with other Yamaha naked bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 96th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha Niken 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 Niken 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 Niken GT with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 768.6 lb (348.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Yamaha Niken GT torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 10.96 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.24 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Yamaha Niken GT have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.44 cc per lb to 1.5 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha Niken GT compare with the median Yamaha naked bike weight?
The model sits about 169.8 lb (77 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha naked bike weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha Niken GT feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.