Across the 2005, 2006 and 2007 model years, the Yamaha Road Star Midnight motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 442.9 lb (200.9 kg) to 688.1 lb (312.1 kg).
Yamaha Road Star Midnight weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel. 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 Road Star Midnight?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha Road Star Midnight is heavier than about 98.9% of 47 Yamaha scooters with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Road Star Midnight weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 442.9 lb (200.9 kg) to 688.1 lb (312.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 400 cc to 1,671.6 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 0.98 US gal (3.7 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 6.1 lb (2.8 kg) to 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2005 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.9 cc / lb to 2.46 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 40.7 lb / 100 cc to 110.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 1.4% to 4.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 449 lb (203.7 kg) to 721 lb (327 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Road Star Midnight weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha Road Star Midnight?
Listed dry weight is 442.9 lb (200.9 kg) to 688.1 lb (312.1 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 Road Star Midnight heavy compared with other Yamaha scooters?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 99th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha Road Star Midnight weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Yamaha Road Star Midnight fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 0.98 US gal (3.7 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 6.1 lb (2.8 kg) to 32.9 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha Road Star Midnight with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 859 lb (389.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Yamaha Road Star Midnight 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 449 lb (203.7 kg) to 721 lb (327 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
How much heavier is the Yamaha Road Star Midnight with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 449 lb (203.7 kg) to 721 lb (327 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
How many cc does the Yamaha Road Star Midnight have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.9 cc per lb to 2.46 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha Road Star Midnight compare with the median Yamaha scooter weight?
The model sits about 451.9 lb (205 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha scooter 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.