Across the 1999 and 2007 model years, the Yamaha V-Max motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 617.3 lb (280 kg) and dry weights ranging from 580 lb (263.1 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha V-Max 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 V-Max?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha V-Max is heavier than about 97.8% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes 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 V-Max weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 617.3 lb (280 kg) |
| Dry weight | 580 lb (263.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,198 cc |
| Torque | 74.5 lb-ft (101 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4 US gal (15.14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1999 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.07 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.94 cc / lb to 2.07 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.4 lb / 100 cc to 51.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% to 4.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 604.9 lb (274.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha V-Max weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha V-Max weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 617.3 lb (280 kg), while dry weight is 580 lb (263.1 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha V-Max weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 98th percentile among 69 compatible Yamaha naked bikes.
Are all Yamaha V-Max model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1999 and 2007 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha V-Max?
A full tank works out to about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) from the listed 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4 US gal (15.14 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha V-Max weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 797.3 lb (361.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Yamaha V-Max full-tank weight estimate?
The page calculates about 604.9 lb (274.4 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.
What is the Yamaha V-Max torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 12.07 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Yamaha V-Max engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.94 cc per lb to 2.07 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What are the lightest and heaviest Yamaha V-Max years?
Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 580 lb (263.1 kg) (2007) up to 617.3 lb (280 kg) (1999).
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.