Across 4 covered model years from 2018 to 2022, the Yamaha Star Venture motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 957 lb (434.1 kg) to 963 lb (436.8 kg).
Yamaha Star Venture 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Star Venture weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 957 lb (434.1 kg) to 963 lb (436.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,854 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 6.6 US gal (24.98 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 41 lb (18.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2018 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 | 1.93 cc / lb to 1.94 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 51.6 lb / 100 cc to 51.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% to 4.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 998.1 lb (452.7 kg) to 1,004 lb (455.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Star Venture weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Star Venture weigh?
The source data gives 957 lb (434.1 kg) to 963 lb (436.8 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
Are all Yamaha Star Venture model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Star Venture?
A full tank works out to about 41 lb (18.6 kg) from the listed 6.6 US gal (24.98 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Star Venture weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 1,140 lb (517.1 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha Star Venture be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 998.1 lb (452.7 kg) to 1,004 lb (455.4 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much of the Yamaha Star Venture total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.3% to 4.3% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Yamaha Star Venture engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.93 cc per lb to 1.94 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 Star Venture 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.