Across 8 covered model years from 2005 to 2013, the Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 670 lb (303.9 kg) and dry weights ranging from 638.9 lb (289.8 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado 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 Silverado?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado is heavier than about 67.3% 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 Silverado weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 670 lb (303.9 kg) |
| Dry weight | 638.9 lb (289.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,063 cc to 1,065.2 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 | 1.59 cc / lb to 1.67 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 60 lb / 100 cc to 62.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% to 4.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 666.9 lb (302.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 670 lb (303.9 kg) for wet/running weight and 638.9 lb (289.8 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 Silverado heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 67th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2005.
How much does the Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado 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 Silverado with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 850 lb (385.5 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the estimated Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 666.9 lb (302.5 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.2% to 4.4% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.59 cc per lb to 1.67 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado from the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 69.3 lb (31.4 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.