Across 5 covered model years from 2012 to 2016, the Yamaha Star Raider SCL motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 730 lb (331.1 kg) to 750 lb (340.2 kg).
Yamaha Star Raider SCL weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Star Raider SCL?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Star Raider SCL is heavier than about 90.4% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Star Raider SCL weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 730 lb (331.1 kg) to 750 lb (340.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,851.9 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 US gal (15.9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2012 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 | 2.47 cc / lb to 2.54 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 39.4 lb / 100 cc to 40.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.5% to 3.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Star Raider SCL weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha Star Raider SCL wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 730 lb (331.1 kg) to 750 lb (340.2 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha Star Raider SCL lighter or heavier than other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 90.4% of 78 custom/cruiser motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Yamaha Star Raider SCL years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2012-2016 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha Star Raider SCL?
Based on the supplied 4.2 US gal (15.9 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha Star Raider SCL and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 930 lb (421.8 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Yamaha Star Raider SCL total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 3.5% to 3.6% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Yamaha Star Raider SCL engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 2.47 cc per lb to 2.54 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Yamaha Star Raider SCL from the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 600.6 lb (272.4 kg), the model is roughly 149.4 lb (67.8 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha Star Raider SCL weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.