Across the 2001, 2002 and 2003 model years, the Yamaha XVS 650 A Drag Star Classic motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 504.9 lb (229 kg) to 507.1 lb (230 kg).
Yamaha XVS 650 A Drag Star Classic weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS 650 A Drag Star Classic?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS 650 A Drag Star Classic is heavier than about 59.6% 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 650 A Drag Star Classic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 504.9 lb (229 kg) to 507.1 lb (230 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Power | 40 hp |
| Torque | 37.5 lb-ft (50.9 Nm) to 37.6 lb-ft (51 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 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 | 7.89 hp / 100 lb to 7.92 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.62 lb / hp to 12.68 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.42 lb-ft / 100 lb to 7.44 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.28 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 77.8 lb / 100 cc to 78.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 533.3 lb (241.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVS 650 A Drag Star Classic weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XVS 650 A Drag Star Classic weigh?
The source data gives 504.9 lb (229 kg) to 507.1 lb (230 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha XVS 650 A Drag Star Classic weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 60th percentile for weight among 26 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha XVS 650 A Drag Star Classic model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha XVS 650 A Drag Star Classic?
A full tank works out to about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) from the listed 4.23 US gal (16 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha XVS 650 A Drag Star Classic weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 687.1 lb (311.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha XVS 650 A Drag Star Classic strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 7.89 hp per 100 lb to 7.92 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 54th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Yamaha XVS 650 A Drag Star Classic be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 533.3 lb (241.9 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the Yamaha XVS 650 A Drag Star Classic full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 533.3 lb (241.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha XVS 650 A Drag Star Classic total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5.2% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
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.