Across 8 covered model years from 2006 to 2013, the Yamaha V Star Classic motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 544.1 lb (246.8 kg) to 634.9 lb (288 kg) and dry weights ranging from 505.1 lb (229.1 kg) to 599.7 lb (272 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha V Star Classic weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha V Star Classic?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha V Star Classic is lighter than about 60.9% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 V Star Classic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 544.1 lb (246.8 kg) to 634.9 lb (288 kg) |
| Dry weight | 505.1 lb (229.1 kg) to 599.7 lb (272 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc to 1,063 cc |
| Torque | 62.7 lb-ft (85 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 US gal (15.89 L) to 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) to 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2006 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 | 9.87 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.19 cc / lb to 1.73 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 57.8 lb / 100 cc to 83.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% to 5.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 531.2 lb (240.9 kg) to 627.6 lb (284.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha V Star Classic weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha V Star Classic dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2006-2013 years, listed wet/running weight is 544.1 lb (246.8 kg) to 634.9 lb (288 kg) and listed dry weight is 505.1 lb (229.1 kg) to 599.7 lb (272 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha V Star Classic lighter or heavier than other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 39th percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha V Star Classic years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2006-2013 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha V Star Classic?
Based on the supplied 4.2 US gal (15.89 L) to 4.49 US gal (17 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) to 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha V Star Classic and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 724.1 lb (328.4 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What does the Yamaha V Star Classic weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 531.2 lb (240.9 kg) to 627.6 lb (284.7 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha V Star Classic have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 9.87 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Yamaha V Star Classic displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.19 cc per lb to 1.73 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How much does Yamaha V Star Classic weight vary by year?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2007 is the lightest at 505.1 lb (229.1 kg), while 2008 is the heaviest at 634.9 lb (288 kg).
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.