Yamaha XVS 125 DragStar Weight (317lb)

Quick answer

For the 2004 model year, the Yamaha XVS 125 DragStar motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 317.5 lb (144 kg).

Dry weight317.5 lb (144 kg)
Power / 100 lb4.06 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
2004

Yamaha XVS 125 DragStar weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine. 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 DragStar?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS 125 DragStar is lighter than about 88.5% of 26 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
317.5 lb (144 kg)
26 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcyclesMedian: 496 lb (225 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight317.5 lb (144 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

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

150 lb rider467.5 lb (212 kg)bike + rider • bike is 67.9% of total mass
180 lb rider497.5 lb (225.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 63.8% of total mass
210 lb rider527.5 lb (239.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 60.2% of total mass

Yamaha XVS 125 DragStar weight & related specs

Model years covered 2004
Dry weight 317.5 lb (144 kg)
Engine displacement 124 cc
Power 12.9 hp
Torque 6.9 lb-ft (9.4 Nm)

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 4.06 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 24.61 lb / hp
Torque per 100 lb 2.18 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.39 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 256 lb / 100 cc

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS 125 DragStar is lighter than about 88.5% of 26 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 4.06 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

Yamaha XVS 125 DragStar weight FAQ

How much does the Yamaha XVS 125 DragStar weigh?

The source data gives 317.5 lb (144 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Yamaha XVS 125 DragStar weight compare with similar Yamahas?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 88.5% of 26 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.

What does the Yamaha XVS 125 DragStar weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 497.5 lb (225.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

Is the Yamaha XVS 125 DragStar strong for its weight?

The calculated range is 4.06 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 4th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.

How much heavier will the Yamaha XVS 125 DragStar be than its dry weight?

No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.

What is the Yamaha XVS 125 DragStar torque-to-weight ratio?

Available data gives 2.18 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

How large is the Yamaha XVS 125 DragStar engine for its weight?

The model has about 0.39 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Is the Yamaha XVS 125 DragStar above or below the typical Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?

The representative dry weight is about 178.6 lb (81 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 496 lb (225 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Yamaha XVS 125 DragStar easy to move around by hand?

The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.

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.