For the 2002 model year, the Yamaha Drag Star Classic Four motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 493.8 lb (224 kg).
Yamaha Drag Star Classic Four 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha Drag Star Classic Four?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha Drag Star Classic Four is heavier than about 90% of 110 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Drag Star Classic Four weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 493.8 lb (224 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc |
| Torque | 23.6 lb-ft (32 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 | 4.78 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.81 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 123.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5% |
| Weight with full tank | 518.5 lb (235.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Drag Star Classic Four weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Drag Star Classic Four weigh?
The source data gives 493.8 lb (224 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha Drag Star Classic Four weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 90th percentile among 110 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Drag Star Classic Four?
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 Classic Four weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 673.8 lb (305.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha Drag Star Classic Four be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 518.5 lb (235.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Yamaha Drag Star Classic Four weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 518.5 lb (235.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha Drag Star Classic Four have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 4.78 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Yamaha Drag Star Classic Four displacement per pound?
The model has about 0.81 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Yamaha Drag Star Classic Four weight difference versus the category median?
The representative dry weight is about 202.8 lb (92 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 291 lb (132 kg) in this dataset.
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.