Across 14 covered model years from 2009 to 2024, the Yamaha YFZ450R motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 403 lb (182.8 kg) to 405.7 lb (184 kg).
Yamaha YFZ450R 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 YFZ450R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YFZ450R is heavier than about 60.2% of 197 Yamaha 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 YFZ450R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 403 lb (182.8 kg) to 405.7 lb (184 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 449 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.6 US gal (9.84 L) to 2.64 US gal (10 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.2 lb (7.3 kg) to 16.4 lb (7.5 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
| Displacement per pound | 1.11 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 89.8 lb / 100 cc to 90.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% to 4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YFZ450R weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha YFZ450R ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 403 lb (182.8 kg) to 405.7 lb (184 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha YFZ450R heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 60th percentile among 197 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
Does the Yamaha YFZ450R 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 YFZ450R fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.6 US gal (9.84 L) to 2.64 US gal (10 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 16.2 lb (7.3 kg) to 16.4 lb (7.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha YFZ450R with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 585.7 lb (265.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How many cc does the Yamaha YFZ450R have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.11 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha YFZ450R compare with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 30.6 lb (13.9 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha YFZ450R 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.