Across 5 covered model years from 2006 to 2011, the Yamaha Roadliner S motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 748.9 lb (339.7 kg) and dry weights ranging from 705 lb (319.8 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha Roadliner 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 Roadliner S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Roadliner S is heavier than about 86.5% 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 Roadliner S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 748.9 lb (339.7 kg) |
| Dry weight | 705 lb (319.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,851.9 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.47 cc / lb to 2.63 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 38.1 lb / 100 cc to 40.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% to 4% |
| Weight with full tank | 733 lb (332.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Roadliner S weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Roadliner S weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 748.9 lb (339.7 kg), while dry weight is 705 lb (319.8 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha Roadliner S weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 87th percentile among 78 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha Roadliner S model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Roadliner S?
A full tank works out to about 28 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Roadliner S weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 928.9 lb (421.3 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Yamaha Roadliner S weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 733 lb (332.5 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha Roadliner S total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 3.7% to 4% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Yamaha Roadliner S engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 2.47 cc per lb to 2.63 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Yamaha Roadliner S from the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 148.3 lb (67.2 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 600.6 lb (272.4 kg) in this dataset.
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.