Yamaha YZ450F 60th Anniversary Weight (247lb)

Quick answer

For the 2016 model year, the Yamaha YZ450F 60th Anniversary motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 246.9 lb (112 kg).

Wet / running weight246.9 lb (112 kg)
Fuel capacity2 US gal (7.57 L)
Full tank fuel weight12.4 lb (5.6 kg)
Model years covered
2016

Yamaha YZ450F 60th Anniversary weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Yamaha YZ450F 60th Anniversary?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZ450F 60th Anniversary is lighter than about 80.5% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
246.9 lb (112 kg)
197 Yamaha motorcyclesMedian: 375 lb (170.1 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight246.9 lb (112 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider396.9 lb (180 kg)bike + rider • bike is 62.2% of total mass
180 lb rider426.9 lb (193.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 57.8% of total mass
210 lb rider456.9 lb (207.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 54% of total mass

Yamaha YZ450F 60th Anniversary weight & related specs

Model years covered 2016
Wet / running weight 246.9 lb (112 kg)
Engine displacement 449.7 cc
Fuel capacity 2 US gal (7.57 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 12.4 lb (5.6 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.82 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 54.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZ450F 60th Anniversary is lighter than about 80.5% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 2 US gal (7.57 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Yamaha curb-weight specification.

Yamaha YZ450F 60th Anniversary weight FAQ

How much does the Yamaha YZ450F 60th Anniversary weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 246.9 lb (112 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Yamaha YZ450F 60th Anniversary weight compare with similar Yamahas?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 80.5% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with the same weight basis.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha YZ450F 60th Anniversary?

A full tank works out to about 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) from the listed 2 US gal (7.57 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Yamaha YZ450F 60th Anniversary weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 426.9 lb (193.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

What is the Yamaha YZ450F 60th Anniversary displacement per pound?

The model has about 1.82 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

What is the Yamaha YZ450F 60th Anniversary weight difference versus the category median?

The representative wet weight is about 128.1 lb (58.1 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Yamaha YZ450F 60th Anniversary easy to move around by hand?

By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.

Official information note

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.