For the 2018 model year, the Yamaha Drag Star 400 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 515.9 lb (234 kg).
Yamaha Drag Star 400 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 Drag Star 400?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Drag Star 400 is heavier than about 88.1% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 Drag Star 400 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 515.9 lb (234 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc |
| Torque | 23.3 lb-ft (31.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.52 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.77 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 129.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Drag Star 400 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Drag Star 400 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 515.9 lb (234 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha Drag Star 400 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 88th percentile among 197 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Drag Star 400?
A full tank works out to about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) from the listed 3.96 US gal (15 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Drag Star 400 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 695.9 lb (315.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Yamaha Drag Star 400 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 4.52 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 many cc does the Yamaha Drag Star 400 have per pound?
The model has about 0.77 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Yamaha Drag Star 400 compare with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 140.9 lb (63.9 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha Drag Star 400 easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.