Yamaha Worldcrosser Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha Worldcrosser motorcycle specifications include a 1,199 cc (73.16 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 250 kg (551.2 lb).

Key specifications

2011, 2016, 2017Model years
1,199 ccDisplacement
250 kgWet weight
845 mmSeat height
22.7 LFuel tank
1,539 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
201120162017
Year-specific specification changes

The 2011 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
20162017Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Front suspension
20162017Telescopic fork, 43mm tube, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping, 7.5-in travel
Rear brakes
20162017Single disc
Rear suspension
20162017Monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 7.5-in of travel
Wet weight
20162017261 kg (575.4 lb)
Wheelbase
201620171,540 mm (60.6 inches)
Fuel capacity
2016201723.09 L (6.10 US gal)
Ignition
20162017TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Lubrication
20162017Dry sump
Overall length
201620172,256 mm (88.8 inches)
Seat height
20162017846 mm (33.3 inches)

How the Yamaha Worldcrosser compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Displacement1,199 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 118% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 90th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight250 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 34% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 81st percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height845 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 7% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 81st percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity22.7 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 74% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 95th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement90th

1,199 cc — larger displacement than about 90% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight81st

250 kg — heavier than about 81% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 19%.

Seat height81st

845 mm — taller than about 81% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity95th

22.7 L — larger than about 95% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,250 mm
This bike

2,250

Yamaha avg

2,082

8% above average.

Wheelbase1,539 mm
This bike

1,539

Yamaha avg

1,416

9% above average.

Seat height845 mm
This bike

845

Yamaha avg

793

7% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 1,199 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,539 mmSeat 845 mm
6-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 110/80-R19 front / 150/70-R17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/80-R19
Rear tire size 150/70-R17
Engine oil capacity 4.20 L (4.44 US qt)
Bore/stroke ratio 1.23:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 1,199 cc (73.16 cu in)
Bore × stroke 98.0 x 79.5 mm (3.9 x 3.1 inches)
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Transistor Controlled Ignition
Starter Electric
Lubrication Wet sump
Oil capacity 4.20 L (4.44 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Multiplate wet clutch

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Ohlins
Rear suspension Ohlins
Rake 28.0°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Anti-lock braking, traction control,
Rear brakes Single disc. Anti-lock braking, traction control,
Front tire 110/80-R19
Rear tire 150/70-R17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 250 kg (551.2 lb)
Seat height 845 mm (33.3 inches)
Overall length 2,250 mm (88.6 inches)
Wheelbase 1,539 mm (60.6 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 22.71 L (6.00 US gal)

Electrical and instruments

Instruments Includes navigation and GPS. Fly-by-wire throttle, selectable power

Other specifications

Color options Blue/black/gold
Exhaust system Akrapovic exhaust
Comments The World Crosser prototype is based on the Super Tenéré supermoto model.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.