Across 6 covered model years from 2006 to 2012, the Yamaha Road Star motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 743 lb (337 kg) and dry weights ranging from 679 lb (308 kg) to 694 lb (314.8 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha Road Star 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.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Road Star?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Road Star is heavier than about 83.3% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser 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 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 743 lb (337 kg) |
| Dry weight | 679 lb (308 kg) to 694 lb (314.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,670 cc to 1,671.6 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.7 US gal (17.78 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.2 lb (13.2 kg) to 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2006 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 | 2.25 cc / lb to 2.46 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 40.7 lb / 100 cc to 44.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% to 4.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 712 lb (322.9 kg) to 723.2 lb (328 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Road Star weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha Road Star weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 743 lb (337 kg) for wet/running weight and 679 lb (308 kg) to 694 lb (314.8 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha Road Star heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 83rd weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha Road Star 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 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.7 US gal (17.78 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 29.2 lb (13.2 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 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 923 lb (418.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How heavy is the Yamaha Road Star after filling the fuel tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 712 lb (322.9 kg) to 723.2 lb (328 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 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.25 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 compare with the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 142.3 lb (64.6 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha Road Star 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.