Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental Weight (963lb)

Quick answer

For the 2018 model year, the Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 963 lb (436.8 kg).

Dry weight963 lb (436.8 kg)
Model years covered
2018

Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental weight overview

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WHAT THIS MEANS

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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.

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WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight963 lb (436.8 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider1,113 lb (504.8 kg)bike + rider • bike is 86.5% of total mass
180 lb rider1,143 lb (518.4 kg)bike + rider • bike is 84.3% of total mass
210 lb rider1,173 lb (532.1 kg)bike + rider • bike is 82.1% of total mass

Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental weight & related specs

Model years covered 2018
Dry weight 963 lb (436.8 kg)
Engine displacement 1,854 cc

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.93 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 51.9 lb / 100 cc

Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental weight FAQ

What is the Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental dry weight?

The available dry weight is 963 lb (436.8 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.

What is the combined Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 1,143 lb (518.4 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

Is the listed Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental weight ready to ride?

No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.

What is the Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental displacement per pound?

The available figures work out to 1.93 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

Where will I notice the Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental 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.

Official information note

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.