Across the 2018, 2020 and 2021 model years, the Yamaha Vixion R motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 288.8 lb (131 kg).
Yamaha Vixion R weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Vixion R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Vixion R is lighter than about 94.9% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes 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 Vixion R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018, 2020, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 288.8 lb (131 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 155.1 cc |
| Power | 19 hp |
| Torque | 10.8 lb-ft (14.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6.58 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 15.2 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.75 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.54 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 186.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Vixion R weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha Vixion R ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 288.8 lb (131 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha Vixion R heavy compared with other Yamaha naked bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 5th weight percentile among 69 Yamaha naked bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Yamaha Vixion R weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2018, 2020, 2021 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha Vixion R fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.91 US gal (11 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 18.1 lb (8.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha Vixion R with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 468.8 lb (212.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha Vixion R have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 6.58 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 23rd percentile within the compatible Yamaha naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Yamaha Vixion R total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 6.3% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Yamaha Vixion R torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 3.75 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha Vixion R engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.54 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.