Across the 1996, 1997 and 1998 model years, the Yamaha SZR 660 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 350.5 lb (159 kg).
Yamaha SZR 660 weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha SZR 660?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha SZR 660 is heavier than about 93.8% of 8 Yamaha allround models 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 SZR 660 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1997, 1998 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 350.5 lb (159 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 659 cc to 660 cc |
| Torque | 39.8 lb-ft (54 Nm) to 40.6 lb-ft (55 Nm) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1996 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.36 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.57 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.88 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 53.1 lb / 100 cc to 53.2 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha SZR 660 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha SZR 660 weigh?
The source data gives 350.5 lb (159 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha SZR 660 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 94th percentile among 8 compatible Yamaha allround models.
Are all Yamaha SZR 660 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1996-1998 years covered here.
What does the Yamaha SZR 660 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 530.5 lb (240.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha SZR 660 be than its dry weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
How does Yamaha SZR 660 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 11.36 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.57 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Yamaha SZR 660 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.88 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Yamaha SZR 660 from the median Yamaha allround weight?
The representative dry weight is about 102.5 lb (46.5 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha allround weight of 248 lb (112.5 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha SZR 660 easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.