Across the 2001 and 2002 model years, the Yamaha WR 426 F motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 269 lb (122 kg) and dry weights ranging from 248 lb (112.5 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha WR 426 F weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha WR 426 F?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha WR 426 F is lighter than about 75.9% 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 WR 426 F weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2001, 2002 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 269 lb (122 kg) |
| Dry weight | 248 lb (112.5 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 426 cc |
| Torque | 29.5 lb-ft (40 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.11 US gal (8 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 13.1 lb (6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.97 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.58 cc / lb to 1.72 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 58.2 lb / 100 cc to 63.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha WR 426 F weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha WR 426 F dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2001-2002 years, listed wet/running weight is 269 lb (122 kg) and listed dry weight is 248 lb (112.5 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha WR 426 F lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 24th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Yamaha WR 426 F years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha WR 426 F?
Based on the supplied 2.11 US gal (8 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 13.1 lb (6 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha WR 426 F and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 449 lb (203.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Yamaha WR 426 F total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.9% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
How does Yamaha WR 426 F torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 10.97 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Yamaha WR 426 F engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.58 cc per lb to 1.72 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Yamaha WR 426 F from the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg), the model is roughly 106 lb (48.1 kg) lighter.
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.