Across 4 covered model years from 1986 to 1995, the Yamaha XV 1000 Virago motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 518.1 lb (235 kg) to 520.3 lb (236 kg).
Yamaha XV 1000 Virago weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XV 1000 Virago?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XV 1000 Virago is lighter than about 73.7% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XV 1000 Virago weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1995 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 518.1 lb (235 kg) to 520.3 lb (236 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 981 cc |
| Power | 64 hp to 65 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.83 US gal (14.5 L) to 4.44 US gal (16.8 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) to 27.6 lb (12.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1986 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.35 hp / 100 lb to 12.49 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8 lb / hp to 8.1 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.89 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 52.8 lb / 100 cc to 53 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% to 5.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XV 1000 Virago weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XV 1000 Virago wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 518.1 lb (235 kg) to 520.3 lb (236 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 XV 1000 Virago lighter or heavier than other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 26th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Yamaha XV 1000 Virago years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1986, 1987, 1988, 1995 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha XV 1000 Virago?
Based on the supplied 3.83 US gal (14.5 L) to 4.44 US gal (16.8 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) to 27.6 lb (12.5 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 XV 1000 Virago and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 698.1 lb (316.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha XV 1000 Virago power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 12.35 hp per 100 lb to 12.49 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 83rd percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Yamaha XV 1000 Virago total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.6% to 5.3% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Yamaha XV 1000 Virago engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.89 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Yamaha XV 1000 Virago from the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 600.6 lb (272.4 kg), the model is roughly 82.6 lb (37.4 kg) lighter.
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.