Across 5 covered model years from 2020 to 2024, the Yamaha R1M motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 445.3 lb (202 kg) to 450 lb (204.1 kg) and dry weights ranging from 396.8 lb (180 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha R1M 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 R1M?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha R1M is heavier than about 62% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 R1M weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 445.3 lb (202 kg) to 450 lb (204.1 kg) |
| Dry weight | 396.8 lb (180 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 998 cc |
| Torque | 82.6 lb-ft (112 Nm) to 83.6 lb-ft (113.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2020 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 | 18.36 lb-ft / 100 lb to 18.76 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.22 cc / lb to 2.24 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.6 lb / 100 cc to 45.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% to 6.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 424.8 lb (192.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha R1M weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha R1M weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 445.3 lb (202 kg) to 450 lb (204.1 kg) for wet/running weight and 396.8 lb (180 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha R1M heavy compared with other Yamaha sport bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 62nd percentile among 83 compatible Yamaha sport bikes.
Does the Yamaha R1M 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 R1M fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.5 US gal (17.03 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 28 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha R1M with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 625.3 lb (283.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the estimated Yamaha R1M weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 424.8 lb (192.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha R1M dry-to-wet weight difference?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 53.1 lb (24.1 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Yamaha R1M torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 18.36 lb-ft per 100 lb to 18.76 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Yamaha R1M have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.22 cc per lb to 2.24 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.