Across 6 covered model years from 2010 to 2016, the Yamaha Star Stratoliner S motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 802 lb (363.8 kg) to 813.1 lb (368.8 kg).
Yamaha Star Stratoliner S 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 Star Stratoliner S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Star Stratoliner S is heavier than about 99.4% 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 Stratoliner S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 802 lb (363.8 kg) to 813.1 lb (368.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,851.9 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2010 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 | 2.28 cc / lb to 2.31 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 43.3 lb / 100 cc to 43.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.4% to 3.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Star Stratoliner S weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha Star Stratoliner S ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 802 lb (363.8 kg) to 813.1 lb (368.8 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha Star Stratoliner S heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
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 Star Stratoliner S 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 Star Stratoliner S fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.5 US gal (17.03 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 28 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha Star Stratoliner S with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 991.3 lb (449.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How many cc does the Yamaha Star Stratoliner S have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.28 cc per lb to 2.31 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha Star Stratoliner S compare with the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 210.7 lb (95.6 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha Star Stratoliner S 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.