Across 8 covered model years from 2005 to 2013, the Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 628.1 lb (284.9 kg) to 634.9 lb (288 kg) and dry weights ranging from 593 lb (269 kg) to 600.1 lb (272.2 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic 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 V Star 1100 Classic?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic is heavier than about 57.1% 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 V Star 1100 Classic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 628.1 lb (284.9 kg) to 634.9 lb (288 kg) |
| Dry weight | 593 lb (269 kg) to 600.1 lb (272.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,063 cc to 1,065.2 cc |
| Power | 62 hp |
| Torque | 62.7 lb-ft (85 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2005 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.76 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.24 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.87 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.67 cc / lb to 1.8 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 55.7 lb / 100 cc to 59.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% to 4.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 621 lb (281.7 kg) to 628.1 lb (284.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 628.1 lb (284.9 kg) to 634.9 lb (288 kg) for wet/running weight and 593 lb (269 kg) to 600.1 lb (272.2 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 57th percentile among 78 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Does the Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic 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 V Star 1100 Classic fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.5 US gal (17.03 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 28 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 808.1 lb (366.5 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 9.76 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 47th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How heavy is the Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic after filling the fuel tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 621 lb (281.7 kg) to 628.1 lb (284.9 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic dry-to-wet weight difference?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 34.8 lb (15.8 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.87 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.