Across the 2018, 2019 and 2022 model years, the Yamaha Niken motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 580 lb (263.1 kg).
Yamaha Niken weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha Niken?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Niken is heavier than about 93.5% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes with compatible weight data.
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 Niken weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018, 2019, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 580 lb (263.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 847 cc |
| Power | 115 hp |
| Torque | 45.4 lb-ft (61.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.8 US gal (18.17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 19.83 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.04 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.82 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.46 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 68.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Niken weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha Niken wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 580 lb (263.1 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha Niken lighter or heavier than other Yamaha naked bikes?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 93.5% of 69 naked bikes using the same weight basis.
Which Yamaha Niken years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha Niken?
Based on the supplied 4.8 US gal (18.17 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha Niken and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 760 lb (344.7 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha Niken power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 19.83 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 73rd percentile within the compatible Yamaha naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha Niken torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 7.82 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Yamaha Niken engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.46 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Yamaha Niken above or below the typical Yamaha naked bike weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha naked bike weight of 418.9 lb (190 kg), the model is roughly 161.2 lb (73.1 kg) heavier.
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.