Across 7 covered model years from 2014 to 2020, the Yamaha XV950R motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 553.4 lb (251 kg) to 555.6 lb (252 kg).
Yamaha XV950R 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 XV950R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XV950R is lighter than about 53.8% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XV950R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 553.4 lb (251 kg) to 555.6 lb (252 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 942 cc |
| Power | 51.4 hp |
| Torque | 58.6 lb-ft (79.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) to 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) to 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2014 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.29 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.77 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.55 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.6 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.7 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 58.7 lb / 100 cc to 59 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.5% to 3.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XV950R weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XV950R wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 553.4 lb (251 kg) to 555.6 lb (252 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha XV950R lighter or heavier than other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 46th percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha XV950R years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2014-2020 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha XV950R?
Based on the supplied 3.17 US gal (12 L) to 3.43 US gal (13 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) to 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha XV950R and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 733.4 lb (332.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha XV950R power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 9.29 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 39th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Yamaha XV950R have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 10.55 lb-ft per 100 lb to 10.6 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 XV950R displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.7 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How much does Yamaha XV950R weight vary by year?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2014-2017 is the lightest at 553.4 lb (251 kg), while 2018-2020 is the heaviest at 555.6 lb (252 kg).
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.