For the 2011 model year, the Yamaha V-Max Hermes motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 683.4 lb (310 kg) and a dry weight of 623.9 lb (283 kg).
Yamaha V-Max Hermes weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Yamaha V-Max Hermes?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha V-Max Hermes is heavier than about 97.2% of 197 Yamaha 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-Max Hermes weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 683.4 lb (310 kg) |
| Dry weight | 623.9 lb (283 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,671.6 cc |
| Power | 200 hp |
| Torque | 123 lb-ft (166.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4 US gal (15.14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 29.26 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.42 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 18 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.45 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 40.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 648.8 lb (294.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha V-Max Hermes weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha V-Max Hermes weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 683.4 lb (310 kg) for wet/running weight and 623.9 lb (283 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha V-Max Hermes heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 97th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Yamaha V-Max Hermes fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4 US gal (15.14 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.9 lb (11.3 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha V-Max Hermes with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 863.4 lb (391.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha V-Max Hermes have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 29.26 hp per 100 lb.
How much heavier is the Yamaha V-Max Hermes with a full tank?
The page calculates about 648.8 lb (294.3 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.
How much heavier is the Yamaha V-Max Hermes wet than dry?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 59.5 lb (27 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Yamaha V-Max Hermes torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 18 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Yamaha V-Max Hermes engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.45 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.