Across 7 covered model years from 2009 to 2015, the Yamaha XJ6 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 451.9 lb (205 kg) to 463 lb (210 kg).
Yamaha XJ6 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?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XJ6 is heavier than about 60.1% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes 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 XJ6 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 451.9 lb (205 kg) to 463 lb (210 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 | 16.9 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.92 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.51 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.74 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.3 cc / lb to 1.33 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 75.3 lb / 100 cc to 77.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% to 6.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XJ6 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XJ6 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 451.9 lb (205 kg) to 463 lb (210 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha XJ6 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha naked bikes?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 60th percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha XJ6 years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2009-2015 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?
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. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha XJ6 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 631.9 lb (286.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha XJ6 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 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 65th percentile within the compatible Yamaha naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha XJ6 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 9.51 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.
How many cc does the Yamaha XJ6 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.3 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.
How does the Yamaha XJ6 compare with the median Yamaha naked bike weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha naked bike weight of 418.9 lb (190 kg), the model is roughly 33.1 lb (15 kg) heavier.
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.