Across the 2000 and 2001 model years, the Yamaha XV 125 S Virago motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 306.4 lb (139 kg).
Yamaha XV 125 S Virago weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XV 125 S Virago?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XV 125 S Virago is heavier than about 53.2% of 110 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XV 125 S Virago weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2000, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 306.4 lb (139 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124 cc |
| Torque | 6.6 lb-ft (9 Nm) to 6.9 lb-ft (9.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.51 US gal (9.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 15.6 lb (7.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2000 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.17 lb-ft / 100 lb to 2.26 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.4 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 247.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 322 lb (146.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XV 125 S Virago weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XV 125 S Virago weigh?
The source data gives 306.4 lb (139 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha XV 125 S Virago weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 53rd percentile for weight among 110 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha XV 125 S Virago model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2000-2001 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha XV 125 S Virago?
A full tank works out to about 15.6 lb (7.1 kg) from the listed 2.51 US gal (9.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha XV 125 S Virago weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 486.4 lb (220.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha XV 125 S Virago be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 322 lb (146.1 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Yamaha XV 125 S Virago weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 322 lb (146.1 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.
What is the Yamaha XV 125 S Virago torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 2.17 lb-ft per 100 lb to 2.26 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Yamaha XV 125 S Virago engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.4 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.