Across the 2011, 2017 and 2018 model years, the Yamaha Stryker motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 646 lb (293 kg).
Yamaha Stryker weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Stryker?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Stryker is heavier than about 59.6% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser 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 Stryker weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2017, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 646 lb (293 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,304 cc to 1,311.1 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4 US gal (15.14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.02 cc / lb to 2.03 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.3 lb / 100 cc to 49.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Stryker weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha Stryker wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 646 lb (293 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha Stryker lighter or heavier than other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 60th percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha Stryker 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 Stryker?
Based on the supplied 4 US gal (15.14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha Stryker and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 826 lb (374.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How many cc does the Yamaha Stryker have per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.02 cc per lb to 2.03 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Yamaha Stryker compare with the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 600.6 lb (272.4 kg), the model is roughly 45.3 lb (20.6 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha Stryker weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full 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.