For the 2018 model year, the Yamaha XVS650 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 513.7 lb (233 kg).
Yamaha XVS650 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.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XVS650?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS650 is lighter than about 77.6% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser 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 XVS650 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 513.7 lb (233 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 | 7.32 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.26 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 79.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVS650 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS650 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 513.7 lb (233 kg).
Is the Yamaha XVS650 heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 22nd weight percentile among 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Yamaha XVS650 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 XVS650 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 693.7 lb (314.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Yamaha XVS650 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 7.32 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Yamaha XVS650 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.26 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha XVS650 compare with the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 87 lb (39.4 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha XVS650 feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.