Across 9 covered model years from 2008 to 2016, the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 772.9 lb (350.6 kg) to 774 lb (351.1 kg) and dry weights ranging from 712.1 lb (323 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha Road Star Silverado S weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S is heavier than about 76.8% of 28 Yamaha touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 Road Star Silverado S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 772.9 lb (350.6 kg) to 774 lb (351.1 kg) |
| Dry weight | 712.1 lb (323 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,671.6 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.7 US gal (17.78 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.2 lb (13.2 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 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 | 2.16 cc / lb to 2.35 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 42.6 lb / 100 cc to 46.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% to 4.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 741.3 lb (336.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Road Star Silverado S weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 772.9 lb (350.6 kg) to 774 lb (351.1 kg), while dry weight is 712.1 lb (323 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 77th percentile among 28 compatible Yamaha touring motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha Road Star Silverado S model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S?
A full tank works out to about 29.2 lb (13.2 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) from the listed 4.7 US gal (17.78 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 952.9 lb (432.2 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What does the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 741.3 lb (336.2 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 Silverado S have per pound?
The model has about 2.16 cc per lb to 2.35 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 Road Star Silverado S compare with the median Yamaha touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 153.4 lb (69.6 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha touring motorcycle weight of 619.5 lb (281 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.