For the 2017 model year, the Yamaha Roadliner XV1900A motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 750 lb (340.2 kg).
Yamaha Roadliner XV1900A weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Roadliner XV1900A?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Roadliner XV1900A is heavier than about 90.4% 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 Roadliner XV1900A weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 750 lb (340.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,851.9 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.47 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 40.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Roadliner XV1900A weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha Roadliner XV1900A wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 750 lb (340.2 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 Roadliner XV1900A lighter or heavier than other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 90.4% of 78 custom/cruiser motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha Roadliner XV1900A?
Based on the supplied 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 28 lb (12.7 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 Roadliner XV1900A and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 930 lb (421.8 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How large is the Yamaha Roadliner XV1900A engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 2.47 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Yamaha Roadliner XV1900A above or below the typical 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 149.4 lb (67.8 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha Roadliner XV1900A 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.