Across 5 covered model years from 1982 to 1986, the Yamaha XZ 550 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 487.2 lb (221 kg) to 502.7 lb (228 kg).
Yamaha XZ 550 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 XZ 550?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XZ 550 is lighter than about 80.4% of 28 Yamaha touring motorcycles 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 XZ 550 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 487.2 lb (221 kg) to 502.7 lb (228 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 553 cc |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1982 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 | 10.26 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.74 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.1 cc / lb to 1.14 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 88.1 lb / 100 cc to 90.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% to 5.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XZ 550 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XZ 550 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 487.2 lb (221 kg) to 502.7 lb (228 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha XZ 550 heavy compared with other Yamaha touring motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 20th weight percentile among 28 Yamaha touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Yamaha XZ 550 weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Yamaha XZ 550 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XZ 550 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 667.2 lb (302.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XZ 550 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 10.26 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 14th percentile within the compatible Yamaha touring power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Yamaha XZ 550 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.1 cc per lb to 1.14 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha XZ 550 compare with the median Yamaha touring motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 132.3 lb (60 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha touring motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha XZ 550 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.