Across the 2017 and 2023 model years, the Yamaha Vega Force motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 211.6 lb (96 kg) and dry weights ranging from 222.7 lb (101 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha Vega Force weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Vega Force?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Vega Force is lighter than about 88.6% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles 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 Vega Force weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 211.6 lb (96 kg) |
| Dry weight | 222.7 lb (101 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 114 cc to 124.7 cc |
| Torque | 7 lb-ft (9.5 Nm) to 7.3 lb-ft (9.9 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.06 US gal (4 L) to 1.08 US gal (4.1 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 6.6 lb (3 kg) to 6.7 lb (3.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2017 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 | 3.28 lb-ft / 100 lb to 3.31 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.51 cc / lb to 0.59 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 169.7 lb / 100 cc to 195.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3% to 3.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 229.4 lb (104.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Vega Force weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Vega Force weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 211.6 lb (96 kg), while dry weight is 222.7 lb (101 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha Vega Force weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 88.6% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Yamaha Vega Force model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2017 and 2023 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Vega Force?
A full tank works out to about 6.6 lb (3 kg) to 6.7 lb (3.1 kg) from the listed 1.06 US gal (4 L) to 1.08 US gal (4.1 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Vega Force weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 391.6 lb (177.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much heavier is the Yamaha Vega Force with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 229.4 lb (104.1 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha Vega Force have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 3.28 lb-ft per 100 lb to 3.31 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 Vega Force displacement per pound?
The model has about 0.51 cc per lb to 0.59 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Yamaha Vega Force weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 163.4 lb (74.1 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg) in this dataset.
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.