For the 1981 model year, the Yamaha XS 750 Special motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 555.6 lb (252 kg).
Yamaha XS 750 Special weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XS 750 Special?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XS 750 Special is heavier than about 91.9% 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 750 Special weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 555.6 lb (252 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 747 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.34 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 74.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XS 750 Special weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XS 750 Special ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 555.6 lb (252 kg).
Is the Yamaha XS 750 Special heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 92nd weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Yamaha XS 750 Special fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.2 lb (14.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XS 750 Special with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 735.6 lb (333.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How many cc does the Yamaha XS 750 Special have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.34 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha XS 750 Special compare with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 180.6 lb (81.9 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha XS 750 Special feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.