For the 2021 model year, the Yamaha NMAX 160 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 280 lb (127 kg).
Yamaha NMAX 160 weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.
Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha NMAX 160?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha NMAX 160 is lighter than about 73.6% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles 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 NMAX 160 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 280 lb (127 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 155 cc |
| Torque | 10.3 lb-ft (14 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.74 US gal (6.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.69 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.55 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 180.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha NMAX 160 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha NMAX 160 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 280 lb (127 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha NMAX 160 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 73.6% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha NMAX 160?
A full tank works out to about 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) from the listed 1.74 US gal (6.6 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha NMAX 160 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 460 lb (208.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much of the Yamaha NMAX 160 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 3.9% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha NMAX 160 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 3.69 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Yamaha NMAX 160 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.55 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Yamaha NMAX 160 from the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 95 lb (43.1 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha NMAX 160 easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.