Across 6 covered model years from 1985 to 1997, the Yamaha XV 750 Virago motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 524.7 lb (238 kg) and dry weights ranging from 465.2 lb (211 kg) to 496 lb (225 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XV 750 Virago weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XV 750 Virago?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XV 750 Virago is lighter than about 76.8% of 28 Yamaha touring 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 750 Virago weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1985, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 524.7 lb (238 kg) |
| Dry weight | 465.2 lb (211 kg) to 496 lb (225 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 748 cc |
| Torque | 32.1 lb-ft (43.5 Nm) to 47.7 lb-ft (64.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) to 3.83 US gal (14.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) to 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1985 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 | 6.11 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.88 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.43 cc / lb to 1.61 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 62.2 lb / 100 cc to 70.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% to 4.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 488.2 lb (221.4 kg) to 515.7 lb (233.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XV 750 Virago weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XV 750 Virago weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 524.7 lb (238 kg), while dry weight is 465.2 lb (211 kg) to 496 lb (225 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha XV 750 Virago weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 76.8% of 28 Yamaha touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Yamaha XV 750 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 750 Virago?
A full tank works out to about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) to 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) from the listed 3.17 US gal (12 L) to 3.83 US gal (14.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha XV 750 Virago weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 704.7 lb (319.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Yamaha XV 750 Virago full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 488.2 lb (221.4 kg) to 515.7 lb (233.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Yamaha XV 750 Virago dry and wet weight?
Available years with both measurements show about 28.7 lb (13 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much torque does the Yamaha XV 750 Virago have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 6.11 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.88 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Yamaha XV 750 Virago displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.43 cc per lb to 1.61 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.