Across 5 covered model years from 1999 to 2003, the Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 612.9 lb (278 kg) and dry weights ranging from 571 lb (259 kg) to 575.4 lb (261 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star is heavier than about 53.2% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser 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 XVS 1100 Drag Star weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 612.9 lb (278 kg) |
| Dry weight | 571 lb (259 kg) to 575.4 lb (261 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,063 cc |
| Power | 62 hp |
| 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 1999 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 | 10.77 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.28 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.23 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.98 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.73 cc / lb to 1.86 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 53.7 lb / 100 cc to 57.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% to 4.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 603.3 lb (273.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 612.9 lb (278 kg) for wet/running weight and 571 lb (259 kg) to 575.4 lb (261 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 53rd percentile among 78 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Does the Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 792.9 lb (359.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 10.77 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 68th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 603.3 lb (273.7 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.6% to 4.9% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 10.23 lb-ft per 100 lb to 10.98 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.