For the 2014 model year, the Yamaha XT1200Z motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 578.1 lb (262.2 kg).
Yamaha XT1200Z weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XT1200Z?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XT1200Z is heavier than about 81% of 21 Yamaha supermoto bikes 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 XT1200Z weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 578.1 lb (262.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,199 cc |
| Torque | 86.3 lb-ft (117 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6 US gal (22.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.93 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.07 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XT1200Z weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XT1200Z ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 578.1 lb (262.2 kg).
Is the Yamaha XT1200Z heavy compared with other Yamaha supermoto bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 81st weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Yamaha XT1200Z fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 6 US gal (22.71 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 37.3 lb (16.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XT1200Z with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 758.1 lb (343.8 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Yamaha XT1200Z torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 14.93 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Yamaha XT1200Z engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.07 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Yamaha XT1200Z above or below the typical Yamaha supermoto bike weight?
The model sits about 106.2 lb (48.1 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha supermoto bike weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha XT1200Z feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.