For the 2004 model year, the Yamaha XVS 125 DragStar motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 317.5 lb (144 kg).
Yamaha XVS 125 DragStar weight overview
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.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
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
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.
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.