Across the 2001, 2002 and 2003 model years, the Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 401.2 lb (182 kg) to 407.9 lb (185 kg).
Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago is lighter than about 75% of 26 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 401.2 lb (182 kg) to 407.9 lb (185 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 535 cc |
| Torque | 33.9 lb-ft (46 Nm) to 34 lb-ft (46.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.57 US gal (13.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 22.2 lb (10.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2001 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.32 lb-ft / 100 lb to 8.47 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.31 cc / lb to 1.33 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 75 lb / 100 cc to 76.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.4% to 5.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 423.4 lb (192.1 kg) to 430 lb (195.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago weigh?
The source data gives 401.2 lb (182 kg) to 407.9 lb (185 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 75% of 26 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago?
A full tank works out to about 22.2 lb (10.1 kg) from the listed 3.57 US gal (13.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 581.2 lb (263.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 423.4 lb (192.1 kg) to 430 lb (195.1 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much heavier is the Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 423.4 lb (192.1 kg) to 430 lb (195.1 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5.4% to 5.5% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 8.32 lb-ft per 100 lb to 8.47 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.