Across the 2015, 2016 and 2017 model years, the Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 513.7 lb (233 kg).
Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom is heavier than about 87.6% of 197 Yamaha 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 V-Star 650 Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 513.7 lb (233 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Torque | 37.6 lb-ft (51 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.32 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.26 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 79.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 513.7 lb (233 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 V-Star 650 Custom lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 87.6% of 197 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom 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 V-Star 650 Custom?
Based on the supplied 4.23 US gal (16 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.3 lb (11.9 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 V-Star 650 Custom and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 693.7 lb (314.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.1% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 7.32 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.26 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom from the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg), the model is roughly 138.7 lb (62.9 kg) heavier.
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.