For the 2012 model year, the Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 515.9 lb (234 kg).
Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four 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 DS4 DragStar Four?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four is lighter than about 75.6% 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 DS4 DragStar Four weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 515.9 lb (234 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc |
| Torque | 22.9 lb-ft (31 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 | 4.43 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.77 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 129.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 515.9 lb (234 kg).
Is the Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 24th weight percentile among 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 695.9 lb (315.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much of the Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.8% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 4.43 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.77 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four from the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 84.8 lb (38.4 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four 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.