For the 2007 model year, the Yamaha XVS 1300 A Midnight Star motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 623.9 lb (283 kg).
Yamaha XVS 1300 A Midnight 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. 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 1300 A Midnight Star?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS 1300 A Midnight Star is heavier than about 75% 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 1300 A Midnight Star weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 623.9 lb (283 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,304 cc |
| Power | 71.7 hp |
| Torque | 78.2 lb-ft (106 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.49 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.7 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.53 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.09 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5% |
| Weight with full tank | 655.1 lb (297.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVS 1300 A Midnight Star weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS 1300 A Midnight Star?
Listed dry weight is 623.9 lb (283 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 1300 A Midnight Star heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 75th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Yamaha XVS 1300 A Midnight Star fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.2 lb (14.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS 1300 A Midnight Star with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 803.9 lb (364.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XVS 1300 A Midnight Star have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.49 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 96th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Yamaha XVS 1300 A Midnight 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 655.1 lb (297.2 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What does the Yamaha XVS 1300 A Midnight Star weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 655.1 lb (297.2 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha XVS 1300 A Midnight Star torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.53 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Yamaha XVS 1300 A Midnight Star have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.09 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.