Across the 2006, 2007 and 2008 model years, the Yamaha Stratoliner Midnight motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 757.9 lb (343.8 kg).
Yamaha Stratoliner Midnight 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
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Stratoliner Midnight weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 757.9 lb (343.8 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) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.44 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 40.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 785.9 lb (356.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Stratoliner Midnight weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Stratoliner Midnight weigh?
The source data gives 757.9 lb (343.8 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
Are all Yamaha Stratoliner Midnight model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2006-2008 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Stratoliner Midnight?
A full tank works out to about 28 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Stratoliner Midnight weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 937.9 lb (425.4 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha Stratoliner Midnight be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 785.9 lb (356.5 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much of the Yamaha Stratoliner Midnight total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 3.7% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Yamaha Stratoliner Midnight engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 2.44 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 Stratoliner Midnight 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.