Across 8 covered model years from 1984 to 1991, the Yamaha XJ 600 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 467.4 lb (212 kg).
Yamaha XJ 600 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 XJ 600?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XJ 600 is lighter than about 66.7% of 42 Yamaha sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 XJ 600 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 467.4 lb (212 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 599 cc |
| Power | 50 hp to 72 hp |
| Torque | 39.8 lb-ft (53.9 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1984 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.7 hp / 100 lb to 15.41 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.49 lb / hp to 9.35 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.51 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.28 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 78 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XJ 600 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XJ 600 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 467.4 lb (212 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha XJ 600 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 66.7% of 42 Yamaha sport-touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Yamaha XJ 600 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1984-1991 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha XJ 600?
A full tank works out to about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 5.28 US gal (20 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha XJ 600 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 647.4 lb (293.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha XJ 600 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 10.7 hp per 100 lb to 15.41 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 6th percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha XJ 600 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 8.51 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 many cc does the Yamaha XJ 600 have per pound?
The model has about 1.28 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Yamaha XJ 600 compare with the median Yamaha sport-touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 18.7 lb (8.5 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha sport-touring motorcycle weight of 486.1 lb (220.5 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.