For the 2000 model year, the Yamaha XVS Drag Star Classic 650 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 478.4 lb (217 kg).
Yamaha XVS Drag Star Classic 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 Classic 650?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS Drag Star Classic 650 is lighter than about 59.6% 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 Drag Star Classic 650 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 478.4 lb (217 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 | 7.86 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.36 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 73.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 504.7 lb (228.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVS Drag Star Classic 650 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS Drag Star Classic 650?
Listed dry weight is 478.4 lb (217 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 Classic 650 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 40th percentile among 26 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
How much does the Yamaha XVS Drag Star Classic 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 Classic 650 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 658.4 lb (298.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Yamaha XVS Drag Star Classic 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 504.7 lb (228.9 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the estimated Yamaha XVS Drag Star Classic 650 weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 504.7 lb (228.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha XVS Drag Star Classic 650 have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 7.86 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha XVS Drag Star Classic 650 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.36 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Yamaha XVS Drag Star Classic 650 weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 17.6 lb (8 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha custom/cruiser 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.