For the 2022 model year, the Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 443.1 lb (201 kg).
Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary is heavier than about 59.6% of 83 Yamaha sport 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 R1 World GP 60th Anniversary weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 443.1 lb (201 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 998 cc |
| Power | 197.3 hp |
| Torque | 83.6 lb-ft (113.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 44.52 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 2.25 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 18.86 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.25 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 443.1 lb (201 kg).
Is the Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary heavy compared with other Yamaha sport bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 60th percentile among 83 compatible Yamaha sport bikes.
How much does the Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 623.1 lb (282.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 44.52 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 93rd percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 18.86 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.25 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 29.1 lb (13.2 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha sport bike weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.