For the 2002 model year, the Yamaha Drag Star Four motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 460.8 lb (209 kg).
Yamaha Drag Star Four weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha Drag Star Four?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha Drag Star Four is lighter than about 67.3% 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 Drag Star Four weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 460.8 lb (209 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc |
| Torque | 23.6 lb-ft (32 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 5.12 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.87 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 115.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 485.4 lb (220.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Drag Star Four weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Drag Star Four weigh?
The source data gives 460.8 lb (209 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha Drag Star Four weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 67.3% of 26 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Drag Star Four?
A full tank works out to about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) from the listed 3.96 US gal (15 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Drag Star Four weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 640.8 lb (290.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha Drag Star Four be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 485.4 lb (220.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the estimated Yamaha Drag Star Four weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 485.4 lb (220.2 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha Drag Star Four torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 5.12 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Yamaha Drag Star Four have per pound?
The model has about 0.87 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Yamaha Drag Star Four compare with the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 35.3 lb (16 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 496 lb (225 kg) in this dataset.
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.