For the 1973 model year, the Yamaha TX 500 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 425.1 lb (192.8 kg).
Yamaha TX 500 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 TX 500?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha TX 500 is heavier than about 76.8% 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 TX 500 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 425.1 lb (192.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 500 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4 US gal (15.14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.18 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 85 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 449.9 lb (204.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha TX 500 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha TX 500 weigh?
The source data gives 425.1 lb (192.8 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha TX 500 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 77th percentile among 110 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha TX 500?
A full tank works out to about 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) from the listed 4 US gal (15.14 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha TX 500 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 605.1 lb (274.4 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha TX 500 be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 449.9 lb (204.1 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the estimated Yamaha TX 500 weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 449.9 lb (204.1 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.
How large is the Yamaha TX 500 engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.18 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Yamaha TX 500 above or below the typical Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 134 lb (60.8 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 291 lb (132 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha TX 500 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.