Motorcycle Weight Comparison (With 329 Examples)

While the weight of a motorcycle doesn’t matter much once you are on the move, a heavy motorcycle can be very intimidating when you stop or ride slowly, especially for beginner riders. Apart from the size, the type of motorcycle will also determine the weight of the bike.

The average weight of any motorcycle is 430 lbs (195 kg). The lightest motorcycles are dirt bikes with an average weight of only 202 lbs (92 kg), while the heaviest bikes are touring motorcycles at 804 lbs (365 kg). The Yamaha Star Venture is the heaviest motorcycle of any bike at 963 lbs (437 kg) and the Yamaha PW 50 is the lightest at 90 lbs (41 kg).

Motorcycle weight should not be the only factor to consider when you are buying a bike. The weight will, however, greatly influence how quickly you get comfortable on the motorcycle if you are a beginner rider. Many new riders drop their ride while practicing clutch and throttle control at low speeds. And if you are into adventure riding, dropping your bike is inevitable.

A heavy motorcycle is not only difficult to keep upright once it leans past the balance point, but it is very difficult and demotivating to pick up a heavy motorcycle on your own. My wife learned to ride on a 150 lbs Yamaha MR 50 before she upgraded to a heavy 421 lbs BMW F650 Funduro.

The only way to know which bike is best for you is to take it for a test ride. Second prize is to at least go sit on all the bikes on your shortlist. That will give you a feel for the the weight of the motorcycle and how easily you are able to balance it upright.

For more experienced motorcycle riders, the weight of the bike is almost totally irrelevant. It is during those early days while learning to master clutch and throttle control, and how to properly stop the motorcycle the right way, that the weight of your motorcycle may play an important role.

Weight of All the Motorcycles

The table below lists all the weights of all the major motorcycle manufacturers from the heaviest to the lightest in pounds (lbs) and in kilograms (kg). The weight listed here is the curb (or wet) weight instead of dry weight. Curb weight is the weight of the bike, fully fueled and ready to ride.

Motorcycle Model	Curb Weight (in lbs)	Curb Weight (in kg)
Yamaha Star Venture	963	437
Harley CVO Limited	944	428
BMW R 18 Transcontinental	942	427
Harley Road Glide Limited	932	423
Harley Ultra Limited	917	416
Kawasaki VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER ABS	895	406
Harley CVO Road Glide	893	405
BMW R 18 B	877	398
Yamaha Star Eluder GT	877	398
Yamaha Star Eluder	875	397
Harley CVO Street Glide	866	393
Harley Electra Glide Revival	862	391
Harley Road Glide	855	388
Harley Road Glide Special	853	387
Honda GOLD WING TOUR AIRBAG AUTOMATIC DCT	847	384
Kawasaki VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO ABS	845	383
Honda GOLD WING TOUR AUTOMATIC DCT	838	380
Honda GOLD WING TOUR	836	379
Harley Street Glide	829	376
Harley Road King	828	376
Harley Street Glide Special	827	375
Harley Electra Glide Standard	820	372
Harley Road King Special	807	366
BMW R 18 Classic	805	365
BMW K 1600 Grand America	802	364
Suzuki BOULEVARD C90T	800	363
Honda GOLD WING AUTOMATIC DCT	800	363
Honda GOLD WING	787	357
BMW K 1600 GTL	772	350
Suzuki BOULEVARD M109R B.O.S.S.	764	347
BMW R 18	761	345
Suzuki BOULEVARD C90 B.O.S.S.	758	344
BMW K 1600 B	741	336
BMW K 1600 GT	736	334
Harley Heritage Classic	728	330
Suzuki BOULEVARD M90	723	328
Harley Fat Boy 114	699	317
Harley Sport Glide	699	317
Kawasaki CONCOURS 14 ABS (incl. hard cases)	690	313
Harley Low Rider S	679	308
Harley Fat Bob 114	676	307
Harley Softail Slim	671	304
Honda FURY	663	301
Harley Streetbob 114	659	299
Kawasaki VULCAN 900 CLASSIC LT	657	298
Harley Softail standard	655	297
Suzuki BOULEVARD C50T	644	292
Yamaha FJR1300ES	642	291
Kawasaki VULCAN 900 CLASSIC	620	281
BMW R 1250 RT	615	279
Suzuki BOULEVARD C50	611	277
Kawasaki VULCAN 900 CUSTOM	611	277
Kawasaki NINJA ZX-14R ABS	593	269
Suzuki BOULEVARD M50	593	269
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure	591	268
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure – Edition 40 Years GS	591	268
Yamaha Super Tenere ES	584	265
Suzuki HAYABUSA	582	264
Yamaha NIKEN	580	263
Kawasaki NINJA H2 SX SE+	578	262
Honda SHADOW AERO ABS	573	260
Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 SE LT+	567	257
Harley Iron 1200	564	256
Harley Iron 883	564	256
Ducati Multistrada Enduro	560	254
Honda SHADOW AERO	560	254
Harley Pan America 1250 Special	559	254
Harley Forty-eight	556	252
Honda AFRICA TWIN ADVENTURE SPORTS ES DCT	553	251
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R	551	250
BMW R 1250 GS	549	249
BMW R 1250 GS – Edition 40 Years GS	549	249
Honda SHADOW PHANTOM	549	249
Suzuki V-STROM 1050XT	545	247
Suzuki V-STROM 1050XT ADVENTURE	545	247
Yamaha Bolt R-Spec	542	246
BMW F 850 GS Adventure	538	244
BMW R 1250 RS	536	243
Harley Pan America 1250	534	242
Kawasaki Z H2 SE	531	241
Honda AFRICA TWIN ADVENTURE SPORTS ES	530	240
Kawasaki Z H2	529	240
BMW R 1250 R	527	239
Kawasaki NINJA H2	525	238
Kawasaki NINJA H2 CARBON	525	238
Honda AFRICA TWIN DCT	524	238
Suzuki V-STROM 1050	520	236
Suzuki V-STROM 1000XT	514	233
Suzuki V-STROM 1000XT ADVENTURE	514	233
Kawasaki NINJA 1000SX	514	233
Suzuki V-STROM 1000	511	232
Honda REBEL 1100 DCT	509	231
BMW F 850 GS	504	229
Harley Sportster S	502	228
Honda AFRICA TWIN	501	227
BMW S 1000 XR	498	226
Suzuki GSX-S1000GT	498	226
Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+	498	226
Kawasaki VULCAN S	496	225
Kawasaki VULCAN S CAFE	496	225
Kawasaki W800	496	225
BMW F 750 GS	493	224
Honda NC750X DCT	493	224
BMW R nineT Scrambler	492	223
BMW R nineTUrban G/S – Edition 40 Years GS	492	223
Honda REBEL 1100	487	221
BMW R nineT	487	221
Yamaha TRACER 9 GT	485	220
BMW R nineT Pure	483	219
Kawasaki KLR 650 ADVENTURE	483	219
BMW F 900 XR	482	219
Suzuki BURGMAN 400	481	218
Kawasaki VERSYS 650 ABS	476	216
Kawasaki VERSYS 650 ABS LT	476	216
Kawasaki NINJA H2 R	476	216
Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE	476	216
Suzuki V-STROM 650XT	476	216
Suzuki V-STROM 650XT ADVENTURE	476	216
Kawasaki Z900RS	474	215
Kawasaki Z900RS SE	474	215
Suzuki GSX-S1000F	474	215
Suzuki GSX-S1000F	474	215
Suzuki KATANA	474	215
Yamaha Tracer 900 GT	474	215
Honda NC750X	472	214
BMW C 400 GT	472	214
Suzuki GSX-S1000	472	214
Suzuki GSX-S1000FZ	472	214
Suzuki GSX-S1000FZ	472	214
Kawasaki KLR 650 TRAVELER	472	214
Suzuki V-STROM 650	470	213
Suzuki GSX-S750 ABS	470	213
Suzuki GSX-S750Z ABS	470	213
Kawasaki Z900 SE	470	213
Kawasaki Z900 ABS	468	212
Honda CB1000R BLACK EDITION	467	212
BMW F 900 R	465	211
Suzuki GSX-S750	465	211
Suzuki GSX-S750Z	465	211
KTM 890 Adventure R	463	210
Yamaha MT-10	463	210
Suzuki GSX-S1000Z	461	209
Kawasaki NINJA ZX-10R ABS KRT EDITION	456	207
Kawasaki NINJA ZX-10R ABS KRT EDITION	456	207
Kawasaki NINJA ZX-10RR	456	207
Kawasaki KLR 650 ABS	456	207
Honda CBR650R ABS	456	207
Yamaha Tenere 700	452	205
Yamaha YZF-R1M	450	204
Yamaha YZF-R1	448	203
Yamaha YZF-R1 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition	448	203
Honda CB650R ABS	445	202
Suzuki GSX-R1000R	445	202
Suzuki GSX-R1000RZ	445	202
Honda CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP	443	201
Suzuki GSX-R1000	443	201
BMW S 1000 R	439	199
Suzuki SV650 ABS	437	198
Suzuki SV650X	437	198
Honda CB500X ABS	434	197
BMW S 1000 RR	434	197
Honda CBR1000RR ABS	434	197
Honda CBR600RR ABS	434	197
Suzuki SV650	432	196
Kawasaki NINJA ZX-6R ABS KRT EDITION	430	195
Yamaha XSR900	430	195
Honda CBR1000RR	428	194
Kawasaki NINJA ZX-6R	426	193
Kawasaki NINJA 650 ABS	423	192
Kawasaki NINJA 650 ABS KRT EDITION	423	192
BMW M 1000 RR	423	192
Honda CBR500R ABS	423	192
Honda CB500F ABS	420	191
Suzuki GSX-R750	419	190
Suzuki GSX-R750Z	419	190
Yamaha MT-09 SP	419	190
Yamaha YZF-R6	419	190
Yamaha MT-09	417	189
Honda REBEL 500 ABS	414	188
Yamaha YZF-R7	414	188
Yamaha YZF-R7 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition	414	188
Kawasaki Z650 ABS	412	187
Kawasaki Z650RS	412	187
Suzuki GSX-R600	412	187
Suzuki GSX-R600Z	412	187
Honda CBR600RR	410	186
Yamaha XSR700	410	186
Honda REBEL 500	408	185
Yamaha MT-07	406	184
Suzuki GSX250R ABS	399	181
Yamaha XMAX	397	180
Suzuki GSX250R	392	178
KTM 390 Adventure	387	176
BMW G 310 GS	386	175
BMW G 310 GS – Edition 40 Years GS	386	175
Kawasaki VERSYS-X300 ABS	386	175
Suzuki BOULEVARD S40	381	173
Yamaha YZF-R3	375	170
Yamaha YZF-R3 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition	375	170
Yamaha YZF-R3 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition	375	170
Yamaha MT-03	373	169
Honda REBEL 300 ABS	370	168
Suzuki DR650S	366	166
Kawasaki NINJA 400 ABS	366	166
Kawasaki NINJA 400 ABS KRT EDITION	366	166
Honda REBEL 300	364	165
Honda CBR300R ABS	364	165
Kawasaki Z400 ABS	364	165
BMW G 310 R	362	164
Suzuki BURGMAN 200	359	163
Honda CBR300R	357	162
Honda XR650L	346	157
Honda CRF300L RALLY ABS	337	153
Honda CRF300L RALLY	333	151
Yamaha SMAX	328	149
Yamaha V Star 250	324	147
Suzuki DR-Z400SM	322	146
Suzuki DR-Z400S	317	144
Honda CB300R ABS	317	144
Honda CRF300L ABS	311	141
Honda CRF300L	309	140
Kawasaki KLX300 SM	304	138
Kawasaki KLX300	302	137
Kawasaki KLX230 S	298	135
Honda ADV150	294	133
Kawasaki KLX230 ABS	293	133
Honda CRF450RL	291	132
Yamaha XT250	291	132
Honda PCX	288	131
Kawasaki KLX300R	282	128
Yamaha Zuma 125	282	128
Suzuki DR200S	278	126
Yamaha TW200	278	126
Honda CRF450X	275	125
Suzuki RMX450Z	272	123
Honda CRF250F	265	120
Yamaha WR450F	262	119
Honda TRAIL125 ABS	259	117
Yamaha WR250F	254	115
Yamaha YZ450FX	254	115
Kawasaki KLX230R	254	115
Kawasaki KLX230R S	254	115
Honda CRF450RX	251	114
Yamaha TT-R230	251	114
Honda CRF450-S	247	112
Suzuki RM-Z450	247	112
Kawasaki KX450 X	246	112
Yamaha YZ250FX	245	111
Yamaha YZ450F	245	111
Yamaha YZ450F MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA RACING EDITION	245	111
Honda CRF450R	244	111
Honda CRF450RWE	244	111
Kawasaki KX450	243	110
Kawasaki KX450 SR	243	110
Husqvarna FC450*	242	110
Kawasaki KX250 X	240	109
Honda SUPER CUB C125 ABS	240	109
Honda SUPER CUB C125 ABS	240	109
KTM 250 SX-F Troy Lee Designs*	240	109
KTM 450 SX-F*	239	108
Honda CRF250RX	238	108
Husqvarna FC350*	238	108
Gas Gas MC450F*	237	107
Kawasaki KX250	237	107
KTM 350 SX-F*	236	107
Gas Gas MC350F*	236	107
KTM 250 SX-F*	235	107
Husqvarna FC250*	235	107
Gas Gas MC250F*	235	106
Yamaha YZ250F	234	106
Yamaha YZ250F MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA RACING EDITION	234	106
Suzuki RM-Z250	233	106
Honda GROM ABS	231	105
Honda MONKEY ABS	231	105
Honda CRF250R	229	104
Yamaha YZ250X	229	104
Husqvarna TC250*	229	104
Gas Gas MC250*	228	103
KTM 250 SX*	228	103
Yamaha YZ250	227	103
Yamaha YZ250 MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA RACING EDITION	227	103
Kawasaki Z125 PRO	225	102
Kawasaki KLX140R F	218	99
Kawasaki KLX140R L	209	95
Gas Gas MC125*	209	95
KTM 125 SX*	209	95
KTM 150 SX*	209	95
Yamaha YZ125	209	95
Yamaha YZ125 MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA RACING EDITION	209	95
Yamaha YZ125X	209	95
Kawasaki KLX140R	205	93
Honda CRF125F BIG WHEEL	199	90
Yamaha TT-R125LE	198	90
Suzuki DR-Z125L	196	89
Honda CRF125F	194	88
Honda RUCKUS	194	88
Honda CRF150R	185	84
Honda METROPOLITAN	179	81
Honda CRF110F	170	77
Honda MONTESA COTA 4RT RACE REPLICA	170	77
Kawasaki KX100	170	77
Kawasaki KX112	170	77
Honda MONTESA COTA 301RR	169	77
Kawasaki KLX110R	168	76
Kawasaki KLX110R L	168	76
Kawasaki KX85	165	75
Yamaha YZ85LW	165	75
Gas Gas MC85 19/16*	162	73
Husqvarna TC85 (19/16)*	162	73
KTM 85 SX 19/16*	162	73
Suzuki RM85	161	73
Suzuki RM85	161	73
Yamaha YZ85	161	73
Gas Gas MC85 17/14*	159	72
KTM 85 SX 17/14*	159	72
Yamaha TT-R110E	159	72
Yamaha YZ65	134	61
Kawasaki KX65	132	60
Yamaha TT-R50E	128	58
Gas Gas MC65*	125	57
Husqvarna TC65*	125	57
KTM 65 SX*	125	57
Suzuki DR-Z50	119	54
Honda CRF50F	110	50
Gas Gas MC50*	97	44
Husqvarna TC50*	97	44
KTM 50 SX*	97	44
KTM 50 SX Mini	94	43
Yamaha PW50	90	41

Where there is an “*” next to the motorcycle model name, the curb (wet) weight was calculated from the dry weight by adding the weight of the gas, engine oil, and coolant. The capacities if each fluid were looked up in order to determine the quantities.

Some motorcycle brands were not included (e.g. KTM, Triumph, Ducati) due to the information not being readily available from the manufacturers’ websites.

Weights of Different Types of Motorcycles

Touring motorcycles and cruisers are the heaviest types of bikes, while dirt bikes and dual sports are the lightest. Modern adventure bikes are also getting heavier as the technology advances. The graph below shows the average, maximum and minimum weight of each type of motorcycle.

The weight of a motorcycle is more of a distinguishing factor than seat height. From the graph above it is clear that different types or categories of bikes differ greatly by weight. The difference if you compare the seat heights of various bike types is not that pronounced which can be seen in this post I wrote on motorcycle seat height.

Let’s have a brief look at the weights of each type of motorcycle, starting with the heaviest of them all:

Touring Motorcycle Weight

Touring motorcycles are by far the heaviest of all the different types of bikes. Touring bikes weight so much because of their large capacity engines (usually at least 100 cubic inches or 1 600 cc) and all the accessories fitted to them. These motorcycles are designed to keep you comfortable and protected from the elements at highway speeds. That requires large fairings and a tall windscreen, plush seats for the rider and passenger, and luggage systems.

The average touring motorcycle weighs a porky 804 lbs (365 kg). The heaviest touring motorcycle is the 1 863 cc Yamaha Star Venture that tips the scales at 963 lbs (437 kg). At only 474 lbs (215 kg), the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT is the lightest touring bike, thanks to a smaller engine and being more of a street bike with a hard luggage system as standard.

Cruiser Weight

Cruiser motorcycles are also heavier than most other categories of bikes. Cruisers are not designed for speed or handling, but instead go after mean looks, lots of bling, and a growling sound. Most cruisers share their looks with the original cruiser, the Harley Davidson. That means, large capacity, air-cooled motors with big transmissions that can handle the torque.

The average cruiser motorcycle weighs 593 lbs (269 kg) which is exactly the same as the heaviest street bike, the Kawasaki ZX-14R. The heaviest cruiser is the massive BMW R 18 Classic at 805 lbs (365 kg) and the lightest cruiser is the little Yamaha V Star 250 at only 324 lbs (147 kg).

While the weight range of cruisers vary greatly thanks to a host of small, entry level cruiser bikes, most big cruisers need big, torquey engines to get going. To find out why most cruisers are so heavy, check out this detailed post I wrote on cruiser weight.

Adventure Bike Weight

Adventure bikes are meant to be as good in the dirt and on gravel roads as they are on the highways. Unfortunately, modern adventure bikes have favored the latter, as that’s where they spend most of their time. Bigger engines are used to deliver more power and higher top speeds.

To make these fast machines more ridable for new riders, and to ensure your safety when you do take them off-road, more and more technology is crammed into the bikes like ABS, traction control, cruise control, and a host of other (mostly electronic) features. All of these developments comes at a price. A heavy one. More weight.

The average adventure bike weighs 498 lbs (226 kg) which is heavier than 88% of all street motorcycles. Not surprisingly, the big BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is the heaviest adventure bike, tipping the weigh bridge at 591 lbs (268 kg), while the Suzuki DR 650 S is the lightest at 366 lbs (166 kg).

If you feel the DR does not count as an adventure bike (some feel it’s a dual sport), then the Kawasaki Versys X-300 is the lightest adventure bike at 386 lbs (175 kg) along with the BMW G 310 GS.

For everything you need to know on adventure bike weight, check out this comprehensive post.

Street Bike Weight

Street bikes vary greatly in weight due to the wide range of different bike models included in the list. Incidentally, the average street bike weight of 434 lbs (197 kg) is very close to the overall average weight of all types of motorcycles which is 430 lbs (195 kg).

The heaviest street bike is the super fast Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R at 593 lbs (269 kg). The lightest street bike is the entry-level Kawasaki Z125 Pro at only 225 lbs (102 kg). That’s even lighter than the toy bikes from Honda, i.e the Grom and the Monkey (both weighing only 231 lbs).

Scooter Weight

With only 10 scooters on our list, averages are rather meaningless. That said, the average scooter weighs 327 lbs (149 kg) with the heaviest being the Suzuki Burgman 400 at 481 lbs (218 kg). The Burgman 400 weighs more than 83% of all the street bikes in our table above. The lightest scooter is the Honda Metropolitan weighing only 179 lbs (81 kg).

Dual Sport Motorcycle Weight

Classifying motorcycles are not always easy and no other category of motorcycle is as controversial as the dual sports. Depending on where in the world you ride, a dual sport motorcycle might mean something different for you. If you are unsure what we think, check out this post on the difference between an adventure bike and a dual sport.

Dual sport motorcycles are bikes that were designed to go off-road as well as on the street. They are generally much lighter than adventure bikes, but due to being road legal, heavier than dirt bikes. The average dual sport motorcycle weighs 303 lbs (137 kg).

The Honda XR 650 L is the heaviest dual sport motorcycle at 346 lbs (157 kg). That’s light compared to the competition in the 650 cc thumper class, but definitely a handful compared to a dirt bike. The lightest dual sport is the Honda Trail 125 at only 259 lbs (117 kg).

Dirt Bike Weight

Dirt bikes are primarily designed to be light. These bikes are used for racing or riding through very technical terrain. A dirt bike needs to be able to accelerate very quickly out of tight turns and land massive jumps without falling apart. Riders also often drop their dirt bikes when riding in difficult terrain and a lighter bike is easier to pick up again.

In order to make a bike faster, you can either add more power – with a bigger and therefore heavier engine – or you can make the whole bike lighter. Every component on a dirt bike is designed with the latter strategy in mind.

Thanks to modern technology and materials, the average dirt bike only weighs 202 lbs (92 kg). That is lighter than the lightest street bike which we mentioned earlier.

The heaviest dirt bike is the Kawasaki KLX 300 R at 282 lbs (128 kg). It is more of a trail bike than a racing machine, but is still quite a bit lighter than your average dual sport. The lightest dirt bike is, unsurprisingly, the little Yamaha PW 50 kiddies bike at only 90 lbs (41 kg).

How Much Does Motorcycle Weight Matter?

The weight of a heavy motorcycle can be very intimidating, especially for new riders. If you stand the bike upright, it will be perfectly balanced, but tipping it just a few inches too far to either side will reveal its weight. Shorter riders may have an even harder time on a heavy motorcycle, where both feet can’t be planted firmly on the ground on either side.

Once a bike starts moving faster than walking pace, it will self-balance due to the rake of the front fork. Even the heaviest motorcycles will feel light when you’re on the move. I remember the first time I got onto the liquid-cooled BMW R 1200 GS when it was launched. Even though it weighed 525 lbs (238 kg) it was easy to maneuver at crawling speed thanks to the low center of gravity.

While even the heaviest bikes can feel light and perfectly balanced while riding, certain circumstances will reveal their obesity. In a parking lot for instance, even a seasoned rider may have trouble moving a 787 lbs Honda Goldwing around. At least it has a reverse gear, but you still need to keep it upright.

Adventure bikes also suffer from weight problems. Yes, a 551 lbs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R feels nimble racing around the dirt and can even take some serious jumps, but try picking it up more than once on a hot day, playing in thick sand. Between the right legs, these heavy ADV bikes can go nearly anywhere, but for mere mortals like me, they are pigs in the dirt due to their weight.

For any type of off-road riding, weight is not your friend. And if you are just starting out (road or dirt), learn to ride on the lightest bike you can find. Not only will you have a lot more confidence and stress less, you will also learn a lot quicker and become a better rider faster.

My wife learned to ride on a 155 lbs Yamaha MR 50 and only later got herself a 420 lbs BMW F650. She dropped that BMW so many times (we often rode dirt and sandy roads) that she got fed up. So when we travelled from Cape Town to Cairo for three months, we decided to do it on two 245 lbs Chinese delivery bikes. They were slow, but so easy to keep upright in any condition. And my wife (at 5 ft 3) could pick up her own bike multiple times a day.

If you are new to riding and you recently purchased a heavy motorcycle, the best you can do is to learn the bike’s balance point. There’s no use in muscling a heavy motorcycle into line. You’ll just tire yourself out and start to resent the machine.

Start by standing next to the bike and taking it off the side stand. Get a feel for the balance point around the upright position. Once you are comfortable where the bike feels balanced, start by walking around the motorcycle holding it at different spots like the mirrors, handlebar tips, and rear luggage rack. As you gain confidence that the bike can balance mostly on its own, start using only one hand at a time.

By getting used to the bike’s balancing point, you’ll learn that you don’t need a lot of strength to keep a very heavy motorcycle upright. Next, you can start by practicing slow moving balancing. Ride figures-of-eight or tighter and tighter circles. The more you practice balancing the bike in different situations, the lighter it will feel.

Weight Reduction Tips and Techniques

There are many ways to reduce the weight of your bike. On some types of motorcycle it is more important and significant than others. Dirt bike and racing bike riders are always looking to shed some weight to get faster. Adventure bike riders want to reduce weight to make their machines (often loaded with luggage) easier to control in off-road situations.

The first place many riders start shedding weight is swapping the stock exhaust for an aftermarket free-flowing pipe like an Akrapovic exhaust (available on Amazon). Another quick and easy weight saver is switching to a lithium-ion battery. Just those two modifications will save you several pounds. From there, the diet depends on the weight of your wallet.

You can swap out a host of steel parts for aluminum alternatives, from foot pegs to sprockets. Although every little bit helps, I prefer shedding a few pounds around my waist as a cheaper and healthy option.

Conclusion

Motorcycle weight can be very intimidating to beginner riders, but as you gain confidence it matters less and less. An experienced rider that understands the balance of his or her motorcycle, will barely notice the weight (until he/she drops the bike and have to pick it up alone!).

Personally, I prefer the lightest bike I can find for off road and technical riding. On the street, it is much less of a concern. Regardless of what bike you are looking to buy, the most important thing you can do before you part with your cash is to go and sit on a few different motorcycles and ideally, take them for a spin.

Happy riding!