Across 4 covered model years from 2000 to 2003, the Yamaha XVS 1100 A Drag Star Classic motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 575.4 lb (261 kg) to 599.7 lb (272 kg).
Yamaha XVS 1100 A Drag Star Classic 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. 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 XVS 1100 A Drag Star Classic?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS 1100 A Drag Star Classic is heavier than about 67.3% of 26 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XVS 1100 A Drag Star Classic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 575.4 lb (261 kg) to 599.7 lb (272 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,063 cc |
| Torque | 62.7 lb-ft (85 Nm) to 63 lb-ft (85.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2000 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 | 10.45 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.95 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.77 cc / lb to 1.85 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 54.1 lb / 100 cc to 56.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% to 4.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 603.3 lb (273.7 kg) to 612.1 lb (277.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVS 1100 A Drag Star Classic weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XVS 1100 A Drag Star Classic weigh?
The source data gives 575.4 lb (261 kg) to 599.7 lb (272 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha XVS 1100 A Drag Star Classic weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 67th percentile among 26 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha XVS 1100 A Drag Star Classic 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 XVS 1100 A Drag Star Classic?
A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha XVS 1100 A Drag Star Classic weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 764.2 lb (346.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha XVS 1100 A Drag Star Classic be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 603.3 lb (273.7 kg) to 612.1 lb (277.7 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much heavier is the Yamaha XVS 1100 A Drag Star Classic with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 603.3 lb (273.7 kg) to 612.1 lb (277.7 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha XVS 1100 A Drag Star Classic have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 10.45 lb-ft per 100 lb to 10.95 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 XVS 1100 A Drag Star Classic displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.77 cc per lb to 1.85 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.