For the 1989 model year, the Yamaha Riva 200Z motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 253.1 lb (114.8 kg).
Yamaha Riva 200Z weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop. 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 Riva 200Z?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha Riva 200Z is lighter than about 56.8% of 110 Yamaha motorcycles 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 Riva 200Z weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 253.1 lb (114.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 199 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.7 US gal (6.43 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.79 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 127.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 263.7 lb (119.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Riva 200Z weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha Riva 200Z?
Listed dry weight is 253.1 lb (114.8 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Yamaha Riva 200Z heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 43rd percentile among 110 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
How much does the Yamaha Riva 200Z fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 1.7 US gal (6.43 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 10.6 lb (4.8 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha Riva 200Z with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 433.1 lb (196.4 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Yamaha Riva 200Z dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 263.7 lb (119.6 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the Yamaha Riva 200Z full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 263.7 lb (119.6 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the Yamaha Riva 200Z displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.79 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Yamaha Riva 200Z weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 37.9 lb (17.2 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha Riva 200Z feel heavy at low speed?
Its low mass should make hand-moving and parking easier than on most full-size road motorcycles. Seat height and center of mass can still change how manageable it feels.
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.