Across the 2006 and 2007 model years, the Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 712.1 lb (323 kg) to 720.9 lb (327 kg).
Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado is heavier than about 98.1% of 26 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 712.1 lb (323 kg) to 720.9 lb (327 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,670 cc to 1,671.6 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2006 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.32 cc / lb to 2.35 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 42.6 lb / 100 cc to 43.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% to 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 745 lb (337.9 kg) to 753.9 lb (341.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado?
Listed dry weight is 712.1 lb (323 kg) to 720.9 lb (327 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 98th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.3 US gal (20.06 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.9 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 896.5 lb (406.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 745 lb (337.9 kg) to 753.9 lb (341.9 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the estimated Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 745 lb (337.9 kg) to 753.9 lb (341.9 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.
How large is the Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.32 cc per lb to 2.35 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What are the lightest and heaviest Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado years?
The usable year data ranges from 712.1 lb (323 kg) in 2006 to 720.9 lb (327 kg) in 2007.
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.