Across the 2006 and 2007 model years, the Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 705.5 lb (320 kg).
Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star is heavier than about 94.2% of 26 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 705.5 lb (320 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,854 cc |
| Torque | 123.8 lb-ft (167.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 17.54 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.63 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 38.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% |
| Weight with full tank | 733.4 lb (332.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star?
Listed dry weight is 705.5 lb (320 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 94th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2006-2007 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 885.5 lb (401.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 733.4 lb (332.7 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
How much torque does the Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 17.54 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.63 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 209.4 lb (95 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.