For the 2005 model year, the Yamaha V Star Classic 650 motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 544.5 lb (247 kg) and a dry weight of 496 lb (225 kg).
Yamaha V Star Classic 650 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Yamaha V Star Classic 650?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha V Star Classic 650 is heavier than about 90.9% of 197 Yamaha 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 Classic 650 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 544.5 lb (247 kg) |
| Dry weight | 496 lb (225 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Torque | 37.5 lb-ft (50.9 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 US gal (15.89 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.89 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.19 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 83.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 522.1 lb (236.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha V Star Classic 650 weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha V Star Classic 650 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 544.5 lb (247 kg) for wet/running weight and 496 lb (225 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 Classic 650 heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 91st weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Yamaha V Star Classic 650 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.2 US gal (15.89 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 26.1 lb (11.8 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha V Star Classic 650 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 724.5 lb (328.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the estimated Yamaha V Star Classic 650 weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 522.1 lb (236.8 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 Classic 650 wet than dry?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 48.5 lb (22 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 Classic 650 torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 6.89 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Yamaha V Star Classic 650 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.19 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Yamaha V Star Classic 650 above or below the typical Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 169.5 lb (76.9 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha 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.