Across 4 covered model years from 2001 to 2006, the Yamaha XVS 250 Drag Star motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 324.1 lb (147 kg).
Yamaha XVS 250 Drag Star weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections. 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 250 Drag Star?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS 250 Drag Star is lighter than about 82.7% 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 250 Drag Star weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 324.1 lb (147 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 248 cc to 249 cc |
| Power | 21.1 hp |
| Torque | 15.3 lb-ft (20.7 Nm) to 16.2 lb-ft (22 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 | 6.51 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 15.36 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.71 lb-ft / 100 lb to 5.01 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.77 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 130.2 lb / 100 cc to 130.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 342.1 lb (155.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVS 250 Drag Star weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XVS 250 Drag Star dry weight?
The available dry weight is 324.1 lb (147 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Yamaha XVS 250 Drag Star lighter or heavier than other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 17th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Yamaha XVS 250 Drag Star years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha XVS 250 Drag Star?
Based on the supplied 2.91 US gal (11 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha XVS 250 Drag Star and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 504.1 lb (228.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha XVS 250 Drag Star power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 6.51 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 29th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
Is the listed Yamaha XVS 250 Drag Star weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 342.1 lb (155.2 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What does the Yamaha XVS 250 Drag Star weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 342.1 lb (155.2 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha XVS 250 Drag Star torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 4.71 lb-ft per 100 lb to 5.01 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
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.