Across 18 covered model years from 2008 to 2025, the Yamaha WR450F motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 261.9 lb (118.8 kg) to 272.9 lb (123.8 kg) and dry weights ranging from 248 lb (112.5 kg) to 249.1 lb (113 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha WR450F weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.
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How heavy is the Yamaha WR450F?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha WR450F is lighter than about 52.2% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road 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 WR450F weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 261.9 lb (118.8 kg) to 272.9 lb (123.8 kg) |
| Dry weight | 248 lb (112.5 kg) to 249.1 lb (113 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 449 cc to 450 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.98 US gal (7.5 L) to 2.2 US gal (8.33 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 12.3 lb (5.6 kg) to 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 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
| Displacement per pound | 1.65 cc / lb to 1.81 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 55.2 lb / 100 cc to 60.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% to 5.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 261.1 lb (118.4 kg) to 261.6 lb (118.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha WR450F weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha WR450F weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 261.9 lb (118.8 kg) to 272.9 lb (123.8 kg), while dry weight is 248 lb (112.5 kg) to 249.1 lb (113 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha WR450F weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 48th percentile for weight among 68 compatible Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha WR450F 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 WR450F?
A full tank works out to about 12.3 lb (5.6 kg) to 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) from the listed 1.98 US gal (7.5 L) to 2.2 US gal (8.33 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha WR450F weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 450.9 lb (204.5 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Yamaha WR450F dry-to-wet weight difference?
Available years with both measurements show about 22 lb (10 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How many cc does the Yamaha WR450F have per pound?
The model has about 1.65 cc per lb to 1.81 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Yamaha WR450F easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.