For the 2000 model year, the Yamaha XVS Drag Star 650 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 471.8 lb (214 kg).
Yamaha XVS Drag Star 650 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 Drag Star 650?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS Drag Star 650 is heavier than about 88.2% of 110 Yamaha 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 Drag Star 650 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 471.8 lb (214 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 | 7.97 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.38 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 72.7 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 Drag Star 650 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS Drag Star 650?
Listed dry weight is 471.8 lb (214 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 Drag Star 650 heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 88th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Yamaha XVS Drag Star 650 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 Drag Star 650 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.
Can I treat the Yamaha XVS Drag Star 650 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 Drag Star 650 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 Drag Star 650 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 7.97 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Yamaha XVS Drag Star 650 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.38 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha XVS Drag Star 650 compare with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 180.8 lb (82 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.