For the 2005 model year, the Yamaha Road Star Silverado 1700 motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 738.5 lb (335 kg) and a dry weight of 703.3 lb (319 kg).
Yamaha Road Star Silverado 1700 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 Silverado 1700?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Road Star Silverado 1700 is heavier than about 81.4% 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 Silverado 1700 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 738.5 lb (335 kg) |
| Dry weight | 703.3 lb (319 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,670 cc |
| Torque | 98.8 lb-ft (134 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.38 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.26 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 736.2 lb (333.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Road Star Silverado 1700 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Road Star Silverado 1700 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 738.5 lb (335 kg), while dry weight is 703.3 lb (319 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha Road Star Silverado 1700 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 81st percentile among 78 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Road Star Silverado 1700?
A full tank works out to about 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Road Star Silverado 1700 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 918.5 lb (416.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Yamaha Road Star Silverado 1700 weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 736.2 lb (333.9 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 1700 wet than dry?
Available years with both measurements show about 35.3 lb (16 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Yamaha Road Star Silverado 1700 torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 13.38 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Yamaha Road Star Silverado 1700 engine for its weight?
The model has about 2.26 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Yamaha Road Star Silverado 1700 above or below the typical Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 137.9 lb (62.6 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 600.6 lb (272.4 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.