Across 10 covered model years from 2009 to 2018, the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 612 lb (277.6 kg) to 657 lb (298 kg).
Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer 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 V Star 950 Tourer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer is heavier than about 55.4% of 28 Yamaha touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 612 lb (277.6 kg) to 657 lb (298 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 942 cc to 942.3 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.4 US gal (16.65 L) to 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.3 lb (12.4 kg) to 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 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 | 1.43 cc / lb to 1.54 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 65 lb / 100 cc to 69.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% to 4.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 612 lb (277.6 kg) to 657 lb (298 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 55th percentile for weight among 28 compatible Yamaha touring motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer 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 V Star 950 Tourer?
A full tank works out to about 27.3 lb (12.4 kg) to 28 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.4 US gal (16.65 L) to 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 837 lb (379.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much of the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.2% to 4.5% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.43 cc per lb to 1.54 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer from the median Yamaha touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 37.5 lb (17 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha touring motorcycle weight of 619.5 lb (281 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer 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.