For the 1980 model year, the Yamaha XS 650 US. Custom motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 487.2 lb (221 kg).
Yamaha XS 650 US. Custom weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XS 650 US. Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XS 650 US. Custom is heavier than about 81.5% of 197 Yamaha 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 650 US. Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 487.2 lb (221 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 654 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.34 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 74.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XS 650 US. Custom weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XS 650 US. Custom weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 487.2 lb (221 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha XS 650 US. Custom weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 81st percentile among 197 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha XS 650 US. Custom?
A full tank works out to about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) from the listed 3.17 US gal (12 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha XS 650 US. Custom weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 667.2 lb (302.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much of the Yamaha XS 650 US. Custom total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Yamaha XS 650 US. Custom engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.34 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 XS 650 US. Custom from the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 112.2 lb (50.9 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha XS 650 US. Custom 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.