Across 10 covered model years from 2006 to 2015, the Yamaha V Star Custom motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 513 lb (232.7 kg) to 514.1 lb (233.2 kg) and dry weights ranging from 474 lb (215 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha V Star Custom 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.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha V Star Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha V Star Custom is lighter than about 78.8% 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 Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 513 lb (232.7 kg) to 514.1 lb (233.2 kg) |
| Dry weight | 474 lb (215 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc to 942 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 US gal (15.89 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2006 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
| Displacement per pound | 1.27 cc / lb to 1.84 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 54.5 lb / 100 cc to 78.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% to 5.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 500.1 lb (226.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha V Star Custom weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha V Star Custom weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 513 lb (232.7 kg) to 514.1 lb (233.2 kg) for wet/running weight and 474 lb (215 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 Custom heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 21st weight percentile among 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Yamaha V Star Custom 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 Custom 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 Custom with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 693 lb (314.3 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Yamaha V Star Custom full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 500.1 lb (226.8 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha V Star Custom total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 5.1% to 5.5% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Yamaha V Star Custom engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.27 cc per lb to 1.84 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 Custom from the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 87.6 lb (39.8 kg) lighter 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.