For the 1999 model year, the Yamaha XVS Drag Star motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 507.1 lb (230 kg).
Yamaha XVS Drag Star weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS Drag Star?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS Drag Star is heavier than about 86.5% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XVS Drag Star weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 507.1 lb (230 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Torque | 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) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.42 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.28 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 78.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVS Drag Star weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XVS Drag Star wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 507.1 lb (230 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha XVS Drag Star lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 86.5% of 197 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha XVS Drag Star?
Based on the supplied 4.23 US gal (16 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha XVS Drag Star and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 687.1 lb (311.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha XVS Drag Star torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 7.42 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Yamaha XVS Drag Star engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.28 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Yamaha XVS Drag Star above or below the typical Yamaha motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg), the model is roughly 132.1 lb (59.9 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha XVS Drag Star weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.