Across the 1991 and 1992 model years, the Yamaha XV 1100 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 535.7 lb (243 kg).
Yamaha XV 1100 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?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XV 1100 is heavier than about 87.7% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes 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 XV 1100 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1991, 1992 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 535.7 lb (243 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,063 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.98 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 50.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XV 1100 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XV 1100 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 535.7 lb (243 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha XV 1100 heavy compared with other Yamaha naked bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 88th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha XV 1100 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1991-1992 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha XV 1100 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 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 many cc does the Yamaha XV 1100 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.98 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha XV 1100 compare with the median Yamaha naked bike weight?
The model sits about 116.8 lb (53 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha naked bike weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha XV 1100 feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.