For the 1993 model year, the Yamaha VMX 1200 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 568.8 lb (258 kg).
Yamaha VMX 1200 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Yamaha VMX 1200?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha VMX 1200 is heavier than about 95% 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 VMX 1200 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 568.8 lb (258 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,198 cc |
| Torque | 84.6 lb-ft (114.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.87 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.11 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 593.4 lb (269.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha VMX 1200 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha VMX 1200?
Listed dry weight is 568.8 lb (258 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Yamaha VMX 1200 heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 95th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Yamaha VMX 1200 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha VMX 1200 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 748.8 lb (339.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Yamaha VMX 1200 dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 593.4 lb (269.2 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the estimated Yamaha VMX 1200 weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 593.4 lb (269.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha VMX 1200 have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 14.87 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha VMX 1200 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.11 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Yamaha VMX 1200 weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 277.8 lb (126 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.