For the 2020 model year, the Yamaha NVX motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 260.1 lb (118 kg).
Yamaha NVX weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Yamaha NVX?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha NVX is lighter than about 54.7% of 129 Yamaha scooters 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 NVX weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 260.1 lb (118 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 155 cc |
| Power | 14.8 hp |
| Torque | 10.2 lb-ft (13.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.22 US gal (4.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 7.6 lb (3.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 5.69 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 17.58 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.91 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.6 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 167.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 2.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha NVX weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha NVX wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 260.1 lb (118 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 NVX lighter or heavier than other Yamaha scooters?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 45th percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha NVX?
Based on the supplied 1.22 US gal (4.6 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 7.6 lb (3.4 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 NVX and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 440.1 lb (199.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha NVX power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 5.69 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 75th percentile within the compatible Yamaha scooter power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha NVX torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 3.91 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 many cc does the Yamaha NVX have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.6 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Yamaha NVX compare with the median Yamaha scooter weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha scooter weight of 266.8 lb (121 kg), the model is roughly 6.6 lb (3 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Yamaha NVX weight most?
The weight itself is unlikely to be the main difficulty. Rider reach, steering lock and where the mass sits may matter more at walking pace.
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.