Across 7 covered model years from 2006 to 2012, the Yamaha Road Star Silverado motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 774 lb (351.1 kg) and dry weights ranging from 712.1 lb (323 kg) to 720.9 lb (327 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha Road Star 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.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Road Star Silverado?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Road Star Silverado is heavier than about 80.4% of 28 Yamaha touring 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 Silverado weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 774 lb (351.1 kg) |
| Dry weight | 712.1 lb (323 kg) to 720.9 lb (327 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,670 cc to 1,671.6 cc |
| Power | 85 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.7 US gal (17.78 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.2 lb (13.2 kg) to 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.94 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.38 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 2.16 cc / lb to 2.35 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 42.6 lb / 100 cc to 46.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% to 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 741.3 lb (336.2 kg) to 753.9 lb (341.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Road Star Silverado weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha Road Star Silverado weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 774 lb (351.1 kg) for wet/running weight and 712.1 lb (323 kg) to 720.9 lb (327 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha Road Star Silverado heavy compared with other Yamaha touring motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 80th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha Road Star 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 Silverado fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.7 US gal (17.78 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 29.2 lb (13.2 kg) to 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 Silverado with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 954 lb (432.7 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha Road Star Silverado have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.94 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 50th percentile within the compatible Yamaha touring power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Yamaha Road Star Silverado weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 741.3 lb (336.2 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 much heavier is the Yamaha Road Star Silverado wet than dry?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 61.9 lb (28.1 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How large is the Yamaha Road Star Silverado engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.16 cc per lb to 2.35 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.