For the 1987 model year, the Yamaha RX 135 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 240.3 lb (109 kg).
Yamaha RX 135 weight overview
This sits at the very light end of motorcycle mass, which is especially useful when the bike has to be moved around by hand or held on uneven ground. 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 RX 135?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha RX 135 is lighter than about 63.2% 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 RX 135 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 240.3 lb (109 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 132 cc |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.55 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 182 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha RX 135 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha RX 135?
Listed dry weight is 240.3 lb (109 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 RX 135 heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 37th percentile among 110 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
How heavy is the Yamaha RX 135 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 420.3 lb (190.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Yamaha RX 135 dry weight as curb weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Yamaha RX 135 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.55 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Yamaha RX 135 from the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 50.7 lb (23 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha RX 135 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.