For the 1971 model year, the Yamaha XS 2 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 427.7 lb (194 kg).
Yamaha XS 2 weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XS 2?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XS 2 is heavier than about 77.9% of 34 Yamaha classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 XS 2 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 427.7 lb (194 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 654 cc |
| Power | 53 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.39 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.07 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.53 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 65.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XS 2 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XS 2 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 427.7 lb (194 kg).
Is the Yamaha XS 2 heavy compared with other Yamaha classic motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 78th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Yamaha XS 2 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.3 US gal (12.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 20.5 lb (9.3 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XS 2 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 607.7 lb (275.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XS 2 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 12.39 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 73rd percentile within the compatible Yamaha classic power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Yamaha XS 2 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.53 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Yamaha XS 2 above or below the typical Yamaha classic motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 51.8 lb (23.5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha classic motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha XS 2 feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.