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Weight of XJ900RL

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Core, Jun 1, 2016.

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  1. Core

    Core Active Member

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    I have made a confussing discovery.
    How heavy is my bike?

    On this site (and other places online) I find that my bike should be around the 250kg mark

    http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/yamaha_xj_900_1983.php
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    But then I see this
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    436kg!!!!

    Which is correct?

    I have not yet found a convenient weighbridge to test this out on but my curiosity is peeked.
    When man handling the bike I find it difficult to believe +400kg (that´s almost half a metric tonne)!!!!!
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Manufacturer weight is almost always given for a completely dry machine (no gas, no oil, no battery acid (sometimes no battery at all).
    The 244 kg wet weight is correct, or close to.
     
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    Core Active Member

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    If this is the case, then someone really screwed up with the frame plate in the Euro models then.
     
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    Core Active Member

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    What this could be is the weight of the bike plus 2 passengers, fully loaded weight.

    240kg wet weight
    2 x 95kg guys (190kg)
    This equals about the 436kg on the plate

    Could this be?
     
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    436kg is the maximum weight of the bike fully loaded with fuel, gear and rider/passenger. Not the weight of the bike itself.
     
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    Core Active Member

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    this makes sense now
    Many thanks guys

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