For the 1986 model year, the Yamaha XJ700XS motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 511.5 lb (232 kg) and a dry weight of 474 lb (215 kg).
Yamaha XJ700XS 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 XJ700XS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XJ700XS is lighter than about 80.1% 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 XJ700XS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 511.5 lb (232 kg) |
| Dry weight | 474 lb (215 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 697.3 cc |
| Power | 86 hp |
| Torque | 49.9 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 16.81 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.95 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.76 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.36 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 73.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 495.3 lb (224.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XJ700XS weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha XJ700XS weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 511.5 lb (232 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 XJ700XS heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 20th weight percentile among 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Yamaha XJ700XS fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.43 US gal (13 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 21.4 lb (9.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XJ700XS with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 691.5 lb (313.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XJ700XS have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 16.81 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 89th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Yamaha XJ700XS with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 495.3 lb (224.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha XJ700XS dry-to-wet weight difference?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 37.5 lb (17 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 XJ700XS torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.76 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Yamaha XJ700XS have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.36 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.