Across the 2012 and 2013 model years, the Yamaha Star Stratoliner motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 802 lb (363.8 kg).
Yamaha Star Stratoliner 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 Stratoliner?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Star Stratoliner is heavier than about 83.9% of 28 Yamaha touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 Star Stratoliner weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 802 lb (363.8 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 | 2.31 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 43.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Star Stratoliner weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha Star Stratoliner wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 802 lb (363.8 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 Stratoliner lighter or heavier than other Yamaha touring motorcycles?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 83.9% of 28 touring motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Yamaha Star Stratoliner years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha Star Stratoliner?
Based on the supplied 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 28 lb (12.7 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 Stratoliner and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 982 lb (445.4 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How large is the Yamaha Star Stratoliner engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 2.31 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Yamaha Star Stratoliner above or below the typical Yamaha touring motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha touring motorcycle weight of 619.5 lb (281 kg), the model is roughly 182.5 lb (82.8 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha Star Stratoliner 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.