For the 2018 model year, the Yamaha Sight motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 211.6 lb (96 kg).
Yamaha Sight 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.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Sight?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Sight is lighter than about 88.6% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 Sight weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 211.6 lb (96 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 113.7 cc |
| Torque | 7 lb-ft (9.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.06 US gal (4 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 6.6 lb (3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.31 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.54 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 186.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Sight weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha Sight ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 211.6 lb (96 kg).
Is the Yamaha Sight heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 11th weight percentile among 197 Yamaha motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Yamaha Sight fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 1.06 US gal (4 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 6.6 lb (3 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha Sight with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 391.6 lb (177.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much of the Yamaha Sight total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 3.1% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Yamaha Sight torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 3.31 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha Sight engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.54 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Yamaha Sight from the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 163.4 lb (74.1 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha Sight 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.