Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400 Weight (496lb)

Quick answer

For the 2011 model year, the Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400 motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 496 lb (225 kg) and a dry weight of 460.8 lb (209 kg).

Wet / running weight496 lb (225 kg)
Dry weight460.8 lb (209 kg)
Fuel capacity3.96 US gal (15 L)
Full tank fuel weight24.6 lb (11.2 kg)
Model years covered
2011

Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400 is heavier than about 84% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
496 lb (225 kg)
197 Yamaha motorcyclesMedian: 375 lb (170.1 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight496 lb (225 kg)
Dry weight460.8 lb (209 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider646 lb (293 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.8% of total mass
180 lb rider676 lb (306.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.4% of total mass
210 lb rider706 lb (320.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.3% of total mass

Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400 weight & related specs

Model years covered 2011
Wet / running weight 496 lb (225 kg)
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 4.76 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.8 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 124.3 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5%
Weight with full tank 485.4 lb (220.2 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400 is heavier than about 84% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg), which helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400 weight FAQ

What is the Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400 dry and wet weight?

Across the covered 2011 years, listed wet/running weight is 496 lb (225 kg) and listed dry weight is 460.8 lb (209 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.

Is the Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?

Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 84% of 197 motorcycles using the same weight basis.

How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400?

Based on the supplied 3.96 US gal (15 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

What is the combined Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400 and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 676 lb (306.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the estimated Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400 weight with a full tank of gas?

Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 485.4 lb (220.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.

How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400?

Where both figures are available, the listed wet-versus-dry difference is about 35.3 lb (16 kg). That gap reflects fuel and operating fluids, plus any differences in how the source defines dry and running weight.

How much of the Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400 total weight comes from fuel?

The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.

How does Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400 torque compare with its weight?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 4.76 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.

What is the Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400 engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The available figures work out to 0.8 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

Official information note

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.