Across 4 covered model years from 1993 to 1996, the Yamaha YZF 750 R motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 427.7 lb (194 kg) to 432.1 lb (196 kg).
Yamaha YZF 750 R weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha YZF 750 R?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF 750 R is heavier than about 77.7% of 110 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha YZF 750 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 427.7 lb (194 kg) to 432.1 lb (196 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 749 cc |
| Power | 125 hp |
| Torque | 57.9 lb-ft (78.5 Nm) to 59.3 lb-ft (80.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1993 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 | 29.08 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.44 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.47 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.86 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.73 cc / lb to 1.75 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 57.1 lb / 100 cc to 57.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.3% to 7.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 458.9 lb (208.2 kg) to 461.1 lb (209.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZF 750 R weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha YZF 750 R weigh?
The source data gives 427.7 lb (194 kg) to 432.1 lb (196 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha YZF 750 R weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 78th percentile among 110 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha YZF 750 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 750 R?
A full tank works out to about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) from the listed 5.02 US gal (19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha YZF 750 R weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 611 lb (277.1 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha YZF 750 R strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 29.08 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone.
How much heavier will the Yamaha YZF 750 R be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 458.9 lb (208.2 kg) to 461.1 lb (209.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Yamaha YZF 750 R weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 458.9 lb (208.2 kg) to 461.1 lb (209.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha YZF 750 R total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 7.3% to 7.3% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
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.