For the 1982 model year, the Yamaha Virago 920 motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 522.9 lb (237.2 kg) and a dry weight of 496 lb (225 kg).
Yamaha Virago 920 weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha Virago 920?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Virago 920 is heavier than about 88.6% 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 Virago 920 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 522.9 lb (237.2 kg) |
| Dry weight | 496 lb (225 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 920 cc |
| Torque | 41.6 lb-ft (56.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3 US gal (11.36 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.7 lb (8.5 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.95 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.76 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 56.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 514.7 lb (233.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Virago 920 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Virago 920 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 522.9 lb (237.2 kg), while dry weight is 496 lb (225 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha Virago 920 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 89th percentile among 197 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Virago 920?
A full tank works out to about 18.7 lb (8.5 kg) from the listed 3 US gal (11.36 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Virago 920 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 702.9 lb (318.8 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Yamaha Virago 920 weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 514.7 lb (233.5 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Yamaha Virago 920?
Available years with both measurements show about 26.9 lb (12.2 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much of the Yamaha Virago 920 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 3.6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha Virago 920 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 7.95 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Yamaha Virago 920 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.76 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.