Across the 2017, 2018 and 2020 model years, the Yamaha Ray Z motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 229.3 lb (104 kg).
Yamaha Ray Z weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Ray Z?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha Ray Z is heavier than about 53.2% of 47 Yamaha scooters with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Ray Z weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017, 2018, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 229.3 lb (104 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 113 cc to 113.7 cc |
| Power | 7.2 hp |
| Torque | 6 lb-ft (8.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 0.98 US gal (3.7 L) to 1.32 US gal (5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 6.1 lb (2.8 kg) to 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2017 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 3.14 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 31.84 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.61 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.49 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 201.7 lb / 100 cc to 202.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 2.7% to 3.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 235.4 lb (106.8 kg) to 237.5 lb (107.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Ray Z weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Ray Z weigh?
The source data gives 229.3 lb (104 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha Ray Z weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 53rd percentile for weight among 47 compatible Yamaha scooters.
Are all Yamaha Ray Z model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2017, 2018, 2020 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Ray Z?
A full tank works out to about 6.1 lb (2.8 kg) to 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) from the listed 0.98 US gal (3.7 L) to 1.32 US gal (5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Ray Z weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 409.3 lb (185.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha Ray Z strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 3.14 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 14th percentile within the compatible Yamaha scooter power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Yamaha Ray Z be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 235.4 lb (106.8 kg) to 237.5 lb (107.7 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much torque does the Yamaha Ray Z have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 2.61 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 Ray Z displacement per pound?
The model has about 0.49 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.