Yamaha XV950R Weight (553lb)

Quick answer

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).

Wet / running weight553.4 lb (251 kg) to 555.6 lb (252 kg)
Fuel capacity3.17 US gal (12 L) to 3.43 US gal (13 L)
Full tank fuel weight19.7 lb (8.9 kg) to 21.4 lb (9.7 kg)
Power / 100 lb9.29 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
2014201520162017201820192020

Yamaha XV950R weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

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.

LighterTypicalHeavier
553.4 lb (251 kg)
78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcyclesMedian: 600.6 lb (272.4 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight range

Wet / running weight553.4 lb (251 kg) – 555.6 lb (252 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider703.4 lb (319 kg)bike + rider • bike is 78.7% of total mass
180 lb rider733.4 lb (332.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 75.5% of total mass
210 lb rider763.4 lb (346.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72.5% of total mass

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.

Wet / running weight
2018-2020555.6 lb (252 kg)
Fuel capacity
2019-20203.43 US gal (13 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
2019-202021.4 lb (9.7 kg)

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

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.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 3.17 US gal (12 L) to 3.43 US gal (13 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) to 21.4 lb (9.7 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.
The supplied data shows model-year weight differences, so the safest figure is the one attached to your exact year rather than a single all-years number.
Where both power and weight are available, the model works out to 9.29 hp per 100 lb. This makes cross-size comparisons more meaningful than raw horsepower by itself.

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).

Official information note

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.