For the 2015 model year, the Yamaha DragStar 400 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 515.9 lb (234 kg).
Yamaha DragStar 400 weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha DragStar 400?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha DragStar 400 is lighter than about 75.6% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser 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 DragStar 400 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 515.9 lb (234 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc |
| Power | 30 hp |
| 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 5.82 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 17.2 lb / hp |
| 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 DragStar 400 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha DragStar 400 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 515.9 lb (234 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha DragStar 400 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 24th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha DragStar 400?
Based on the supplied 3.96 US gal (15 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha DragStar 400 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 695.9 lb (315.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha DragStar 400 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 5.82 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 14th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha DragStar 400 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 4.52 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Yamaha DragStar 400 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.77 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Yamaha DragStar 400 compare with the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 600.6 lb (272.4 kg), the model is roughly 84.8 lb (38.4 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Yamaha DragStar 400 weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.