For the 2023 model year, the Yamaha XSR700 Legacy motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 418.9 lb (190 kg).
Yamaha XSR700 Legacy weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XSR700 Legacy?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XSR700 Legacy is heavier than about 62.9% of 197 Yamaha 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 XSR700 Legacy weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 418.9 lb (190 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 689 cc |
| Torque | 49.4 lb-ft (67 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.8 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.64 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 60.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XSR700 Legacy weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XSR700 Legacy ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 418.9 lb (190 kg).
Is the Yamaha XSR700 Legacy heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 63rd percentile among 197 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
How much does the Yamaha XSR700 Legacy fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.7 US gal (14 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 23 lb (10.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XSR700 Legacy with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 598.9 lb (271.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Yamaha XSR700 Legacy torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 11.8 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Yamaha XSR700 Legacy engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.64 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Yamaha XSR700 Legacy above or below the typical Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 43.9 lb (19.9 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha XSR700 Legacy feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.