Across 9 covered model years from 1989 to 1999, the Yamaha XV 1100 Virago motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 535.7 lb (243 kg) and dry weights ranging from 487.2 lb (221 kg) to 489.4 lb (222 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XV 1100 Virago 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 XV 1100 Virago?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XV 1100 Virago is lighter than about 73.2% of 28 Yamaha touring 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 XV 1100 Virago weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 535.7 lb (243 kg) |
| Dry weight | 487.2 lb (221 kg) to 489.4 lb (222 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,063 cc |
| Power | 61.7 hp to 62 hp |
| Torque | 62.7 lb-ft (85 Nm) to 62.9 lb-ft (85.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1989 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 | 11.57 hp / 100 lb to 12.67 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.89 lb / hp to 8.64 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.81 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.91 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.98 cc / lb to 2.18 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.8 lb / 100 cc to 50.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% to 5.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 515.1 lb (233.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XV 1100 Virago weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha XV 1100 Virago weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 535.7 lb (243 kg) for wet/running weight and 487.2 lb (221 kg) to 489.4 lb (222 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 XV 1100 Virago heavy compared with other Yamaha touring motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 27th weight percentile among 28 Yamaha touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Yamaha XV 1100 Virago 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 XV 1100 Virago fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XV 1100 Virago with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 715.7 lb (324.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XV 1100 Virago have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.57 hp per 100 lb to 12.67 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 68th percentile within the compatible Yamaha touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Yamaha XV 1100 Virago weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 515.1 lb (233.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha XV 1100 Virago torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.81 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.91 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Yamaha XV 1100 Virago have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.98 cc per lb to 2.18 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.