Across the 1999, 2005 and 2007 model years, the Yamaha YZF 600 R motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 487.2 lb (221 kg) and dry weights ranging from 412 lb (186.9 kg) to 416.9 lb (189.1 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha YZF 600 R weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha YZF 600 R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF 600 R is heavier than about 88% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 YZF 600 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999, 2005, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 487.2 lb (221 kg) |
| Dry weight | 412 lb (186.9 kg) to 416.9 lb (189.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 599 cc |
| Torque | 48.7 lb-ft (66 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.32 US gal (5 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1999 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.99 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.23 cc / lb to 1.45 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 68.8 lb / 100 cc to 81.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 2% to 7.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 420.3 lb (190.6 kg) to 448 lb (203.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZF 600 R weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha YZF 600 R weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 487.2 lb (221 kg), while dry weight is 412 lb (186.9 kg) to 416.9 lb (189.1 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha YZF 600 R weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 88th percentile among 83 compatible Yamaha sport bikes.
Are all Yamaha YZF 600 R model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha YZF 600 R?
A full tank works out to about 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) from the listed 1.32 US gal (5 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha YZF 600 R weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 667.2 lb (302.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Yamaha YZF 600 R full-tank weight estimate?
The page calculates about 420.3 lb (190.6 kg) to 448 lb (203.2 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.
What is the Yamaha YZF 600 R torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 9.99 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Yamaha YZF 600 R engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.23 cc per lb to 1.45 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What are the lightest and heaviest Yamaha YZF 600 R years?
Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 412 lb (186.9 kg) (2005) up to 487.2 lb (221 kg) (1999).
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.