Across 6 covered model years from 2009 to 2015, the Yamaha XJ6 ABS motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 451.9 lb (205 kg) to 474 lb (215 kg) and dry weights ranging from 421.1 lb (191 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XJ6 ABS weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XJ6 ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XJ6 ABS is heavier than about 68.1% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes 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 XJ6 ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 451.9 lb (205 kg) to 474 lb (215 kg) |
| Dry weight | 421.1 lb (191 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 600 cc |
| Power | 76.4 hp |
| Torque | 44 lb-ft (59.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.57 US gal (17.3 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 28.4 lb (12.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 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 | 16.12 hp / 100 lb to 16.9 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.92 lb / hp to 6.2 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.29 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.74 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.27 cc / lb to 1.33 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 75.3 lb / 100 cc to 79 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% to 6.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 449.5 lb (203.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XJ6 ABS weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XJ6 ABS dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 years, listed wet/running weight is 451.9 lb (205 kg) to 474 lb (215 kg) and listed dry weight is 421.1 lb (191 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha XJ6 ABS lighter or heavier than other Yamaha naked bikes?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 68.1% of 69 naked bikes using the same weight basis.
Which Yamaha XJ6 ABS years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha XJ6 ABS?
Based on the supplied 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.57 US gal (17.3 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 28.4 lb (12.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha XJ6 ABS and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 643 lb (291.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha XJ6 ABS power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 16.12 hp per 100 lb to 16.9 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 61st percentile within the compatible Yamaha naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How heavy is the Yamaha XJ6 ABS after filling the fuel tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 449.5 lb (203.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha XJ6 ABS have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 9.29 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.74 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 XJ6 ABS displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.27 cc per lb to 1.33 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.