Across 8 covered model years from 2005 to 2013, the Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 606.1 lb (274.9 kg) to 606.3 lb (275 kg) and dry weights ranging from 571 lb (259 kg) to 578.1 lb (262.2 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom 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 Star 1100 Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom is heavier than about 50.6% 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 Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 606.1 lb (274.9 kg) to 606.3 lb (275 kg) |
| Dry weight | 571 lb (259 kg) to 578.1 lb (262.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,063 cc to 1,065.2 cc |
| 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.34 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.75 cc / lb to 1.87 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 53.6 lb / 100 cc to 57 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% to 4.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 599 lb (271.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 606.1 lb (274.9 kg) to 606.3 lb (275 kg), while dry weight is 571 lb (259 kg) to 578.1 lb (262.2 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 51st percentile for weight among 78 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom?
A full tank works out to about 28 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 786.1 lb (356.5 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What does the Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 599 lb (271.7 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.
How much heavier is the Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom wet than dry?
Available years with both measurements show about 35.3 lb (16 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 10.34 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 Star 1100 Custom engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.75 cc per lb to 1.87 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle 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.