Across 5 covered model years from 1984 to 1988, the Yamaha XV 500 SE motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 418.9 lb (190 kg).
Yamaha XV 500 SE weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XV 500 SE?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XV 500 SE is heavier than about 50% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes 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 XV 500 SE weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 418.9 lb (190 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 494 cc |
| Power | 49 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.7 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.55 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.18 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 84.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XV 500 SE weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XV 500 SE weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 418.9 lb (190 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha XV 500 SE weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 50th percentile for weight among 69 compatible Yamaha naked bikes.
Are all Yamaha XV 500 SE model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1984-1988 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha XV 500 SE?
A full tank works out to about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) from the listed 2.91 US gal (11 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha XV 500 SE weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 598.9 lb (271.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha XV 500 SE strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 11.7 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 44th percentile within the compatible Yamaha naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Yamaha XV 500 SE total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.3% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Yamaha XV 500 SE engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.18 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Yamaha XV 500 SE easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.