Across 9 covered model years from 2008 to 2016, the Yamaha Road Star S motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 743 lb (337 kg) and dry weights ranging from 694 lb (314.8 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha Road Star S weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha Road Star S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Road Star S is heavier than about 83.3% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 Road Star S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 743 lb (337 kg) |
| Dry weight | 694 lb (314.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,671.6 cc to 1,674 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.7 US gal (17.78 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.2 lb (13.2 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 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 | 2.25 cc / lb to 2.41 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 41.5 lb / 100 cc to 44.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% to 4.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 723.2 lb (328 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Road Star S weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Road Star S weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 743 lb (337 kg), while dry weight is 694 lb (314.8 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha Road Star S weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 83rd percentile among 78 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha Road Star S model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2008-2016 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Road Star S?
A full tank works out to about 29.2 lb (13.2 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) from the listed 4.7 US gal (17.78 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Road Star S weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 923 lb (418.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much of the Yamaha Road Star S total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4% to 4.2% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Yamaha Road Star S engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 2.25 cc per lb to 2.41 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Yamaha Road Star S from the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 142.3 lb (64.6 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 600.6 lb (272.4 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha Road Star S 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.