Across 5 covered model years from 1997 to 2003, the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 474 lb (215 kg).
Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually. 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 650 Drag Star?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star is lighter than about 63.5% 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 Drag Star weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 474 lb (215 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Power | 40 hp |
| Torque | 36.9 lb-ft (50 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 1997 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 | 8.48 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.79 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.82 lb-ft / 100 lb to 7.97 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.37 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 72.7 lb / 100 cc to 73 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 498.1 lb (225.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star?
Listed dry weight is 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 474 lb (215 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 650 Drag Star heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 37th percentile among 26 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Does the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.23 US gal (16 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 26.3 lb (11.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 651.8 lb (295.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 8.48 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 62nd percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag 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 498.1 lb (225.9 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 498.1 lb (225.9 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 7.82 lb-ft per 100 lb to 7.97 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.