Across 5 covered model years from 2010 to 2014, the Yamaha Royal Star Venture S motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 869.1 lb (394.2 kg).
Yamaha Royal Star Venture 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 Royal Star Venture S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Royal Star Venture S is heavier than about 96.4% of 28 Yamaha touring 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 Royal Star Venture S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 869.1 lb (394.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,294.7 cc |
| Torque | 85 lb-ft (115.3 Nm) to 89 lb-ft (120.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6 US gal (22.71 L) to 6.1 US gal (23.09 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) to 37.9 lb (17.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2010 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.79 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.24 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.49 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 67.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% to 4.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Royal Star Venture S weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Royal Star Venture S weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 869.1 lb (394.2 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha Royal Star Venture S weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 96th percentile among 28 compatible Yamaha touring motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha Royal Star Venture S model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2010-2014 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Royal Star Venture S?
A full tank works out to about 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) to 37.9 lb (17.2 kg) from the listed 6 US gal (22.71 L) to 6.1 US gal (23.09 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Royal Star Venture S weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 1,049.1 lb (475.8 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Yamaha Royal Star Venture S torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 9.79 lb-ft per 100 lb to 10.24 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 Royal Star Venture S engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.49 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 Royal Star Venture S above or below the typical Yamaha touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 249.6 lb (113.2 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha touring motorcycle weight of 619.5 lb (281 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha Royal Star Venture 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.