Across the 2017 and 2020 model years, the Yamaha Saluto RX motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 218.3 lb (99 kg) and dry weights ranging from 216.1 lb (98 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha Saluto RX weight overview
Its low overall mass should be most noticeable off the throttle: moving it by hand, backing out of a parking space and managing stop-start riding should take less effort than on a heavy road bike.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Saluto RX?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Saluto RX is lighter than about 99.4% 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 Saluto RX weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 218.3 lb (99 kg) |
| Dry weight | 216.1 lb (98 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 110 cc |
| Power | 7.4 hp |
| Torque | 6.3 lb-ft (8.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.9 US gal (7.2 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 3.39 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 29.49 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.87 lb-ft / 100 lb to 2.9 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.5 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 196.4 lb / 100 cc to 198.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.4% to 5.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 227.9 lb (103.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Saluto RX weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha Saluto RX dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2017 and 2020 years, listed wet/running weight is 218.3 lb (99 kg) and listed dry weight is 216.1 lb (98 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha Saluto RX lighter or heavier than other Yamaha sport bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 1st percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Yamaha Saluto RX years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha Saluto RX?
Based on the supplied 1.9 US gal (7.2 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha Saluto RX and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 398.3 lb (180.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha Saluto RX power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 3.39 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 3rd percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Yamaha Saluto RX with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 227.9 lb (103.4 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha Saluto RX have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 2.87 lb-ft per 100 lb to 2.9 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Yamaha Saluto RX displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.5 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.