For the 1986 model year, the Yamaha XV 700 SS motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 524.7 lb (238 kg) and a dry weight of 496 lb (225 kg).
Yamaha XV 700 SS weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XV 700 SS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XV 700 SS is heavier than about 89.1% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 700 SS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 524.7 lb (238 kg) |
| Dry weight | 496 lb (225 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 699 cc |
| Torque | 43.4 lb-ft (58.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.27 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.33 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 75.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 517.4 lb (234.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XV 700 SS weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XV 700 SS dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1986 years, listed wet/running weight is 524.7 lb (238 kg) and listed dry weight is 496 lb (225 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha XV 700 SS lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 89.1% of 197 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha XV 700 SS?
Based on the supplied 3.43 US gal (13 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha XV 700 SS and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 704.7 lb (319.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha XV 700 SS full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 517.4 lb (234.7 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Yamaha XV 700 SS?
Where both figures are available, the listed wet-versus-dry difference is about 28.7 lb (13 kg). That gap reflects fuel and operating fluids, plus any differences in how the source defines dry and running weight.
How much of the Yamaha XV 700 SS total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.1% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
How does Yamaha XV 700 SS torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 8.27 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Yamaha XV 700 SS engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.33 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.