Across the 2001, 2002 and 2003 model years, the Yamaha XVS 125 Drag Star motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 297.6 lb (135 kg) to 317.5 lb (144 kg).
Yamaha XVS 125 Drag Star weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XVS 125 Drag Star?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS 125 Drag Star is lighter than about 88.5% 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 125 Drag Star weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 297.6 lb (135 kg) to 317.5 lb (144 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124 cc |
| Power | 13 hp |
| Torque | 6.9 lb-ft (9.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2001 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 | 4.09 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 24.42 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.18 lb-ft / 100 lb to 2.33 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.39 cc / lb to 0.42 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 240 lb / 100 cc to 256 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% to 6.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 315.7 lb (143.2 kg) to 335.5 lb (152.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVS 125 Drag Star weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS 125 Drag Star?
Listed dry weight is 297.6 lb (135 kg) to 317.5 lb (144 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Yamaha XVS 125 Drag Star heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 12th weight percentile among 26 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Yamaha XVS 125 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 125 Drag Star fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.91 US gal (11 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 18.1 lb (8.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS 125 Drag Star with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 497.5 lb (225.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XVS 125 Drag Star have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 4.09 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 12th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Yamaha XVS 125 Drag Star dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 315.7 lb (143.2 kg) to 335.5 lb (152.2 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the Yamaha XVS 125 Drag Star torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 2.18 lb-ft per 100 lb to 2.33 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Yamaha XVS 125 Drag Star engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.39 cc per lb to 0.42 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.