Across 6 covered model years from 2009 to 2016, the Yamaha TZR50 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 282.2 lb (128 kg) and dry weights ranging from 246.9 lb (112 kg) to 249.1 lb (113 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha TZR50 weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Yamaha TZR50?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha TZR50 is lighter than about 94% 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 TZR50 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 282.2 lb (128 kg) |
| Dry weight | 246.9 lb (112 kg) to 249.1 lb (113 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 49 cc to 49.7 cc |
| Power | 2.7 hp |
| Torque | 1.9 lb-ft (2.6 Nm) to 2.2 lb-ft (3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.65 US gal (13.8 L) to 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 22.7 lb (10.3 kg) to 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 0.96 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 104.52 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 0.76 lb-ft / 100 lb to 0.78 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.17 cc / lb to 0.2 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 508.4 lb / 100 cc to 575.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 8.1% to 9.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 269.9 lb (122.4 kg) to 271.8 lb (123.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha TZR50 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha TZR50 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 years, listed wet/running weight is 282.2 lb (128 kg) and listed dry weight is 246.9 lb (112 kg) to 249.1 lb (113 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha TZR50 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha sport bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 6th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Yamaha TZR50 years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha TZR50?
Based on the supplied 3.65 US gal (13.8 L) to 3.7 US gal (14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 22.7 lb (10.3 kg) to 23 lb (10.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha TZR50 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 462.2 lb (209.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha TZR50 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 0.96 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 1st percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport power-to-weight comparison.
How heavy is the Yamaha TZR50 after filling the fuel tank?
The page calculates about 269.9 lb (122.4 kg) to 271.8 lb (123.3 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.
What is the Yamaha TZR50 torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 0.76 lb-ft per 100 lb to 0.78 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Yamaha TZR50 engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.17 cc per lb to 0.2 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.