Across the 2011, 2016 and 2017 model years, the Yamaha Worldcrosser motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 551.2 lb (250 kg) to 575.4 lb (261 kg).
Yamaha Worldcrosser weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha Worldcrosser?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Worldcrosser is heavier than about 92.6% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Worldcrosser weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 551.2 lb (250 kg) to 575.4 lb (261 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,199 cc |
| Torque | 86.3 lb-ft (117 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6 US gal (22.71 L) to 6.1 US gal (23.09 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) to 37.9 lb (17.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2011 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 | 15 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.08 cc / lb to 2.18 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 46 lb / 100 cc to 48 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% to 6.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Worldcrosser weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Worldcrosser weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 551.2 lb (250 kg) to 575.4 lb (261 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha Worldcrosser weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 93rd percentile among 197 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha Worldcrosser model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Worldcrosser?
A full tank works out to about 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) to 37.9 lb (17.2 kg) from the listed 6 US gal (22.71 L) to 6.1 US gal (23.09 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Worldcrosser weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 755.4 lb (342.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Yamaha Worldcrosser torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 15 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Yamaha Worldcrosser engine for its weight?
The model has about 2.08 cc per lb to 2.18 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What are the lightest and heaviest Yamaha Worldcrosser years?
Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 551.2 lb (250 kg) (2011) up to 575.4 lb (261 kg) (2016-2017).
Is the Yamaha Worldcrosser above or below the typical Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 200.4 lb (90.9 kg) heavier 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.