For the 1983 model year, the Yamaha XV750 Virago motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 496 lb (225 kg).
Yamaha XV750 Virago 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XV750 Virago?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XV750 Virago is heavier than about 50% 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 XV750 Virago weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 496 lb (225 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 748 cc |
| Torque | 47.2 lb-ft (64 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.52 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.51 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 66.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% |
| Weight with full tank | 515.7 lb (233.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XV750 Virago weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XV750 Virago dry weight?
The available dry weight is 496 lb (225 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Yamaha XV750 Virago lighter or heavier than other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 50th percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha XV750 Virago?
Based on the supplied 3.17 US gal (12 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha XV750 Virago and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 676 lb (306.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Yamaha XV750 Virago weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 515.7 lb (233.9 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the estimated Yamaha XV750 Virago weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 515.7 lb (233.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha XV750 Virago have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 9.52 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 XV750 Virago displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.51 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Where will I notice the Yamaha XV750 Virago weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full 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.