For the 1972 model year, the Yamaha XS 2 E motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 427.7 lb (194 kg).
Yamaha XS 2 E weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XS 2 E?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XS 2 E is heavier than about 66.8% 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 XS 2 E weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 427.7 lb (194 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 654 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.53 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 65.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XS 2 E weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XS 2 E wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 427.7 lb (194 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 XS 2 E lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 66.8% of 197 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha XS 2 E?
Based on the supplied 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 20.5 lb (9.3 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 XS 2 E and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 607.7 lb (275.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha XS 2 E displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.53 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Yamaha XS 2 E weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg), the model is roughly 52.7 lb (23.9 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha XS 2 E weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.