Across 4 covered model years from 1997 to 2000, the Yamaha XV 125 Virago motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 319.7 lb (145 kg) to 324.1 lb (147 kg) and dry weights ranging from 299.8 lb (136 kg) to 306.4 lb (139 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XV 125 Virago weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XV 125 Virago?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XV 125 Virago is lighter than about 96.8% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser 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 125 Virago weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 319.7 lb (145 kg) to 324.1 lb (147 kg) |
| Dry weight | 299.8 lb (136 kg) to 306.4 lb (139 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124 cc |
| Power | 11.4 hp |
| 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 1997 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 | 3.72 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 26.88 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.08 lb-ft / 100 lb to 2.17 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.38 cc / lb to 0.4 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 247.1 lb / 100 cc to 261.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% to 5.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 315.4 lb (143.1 kg) to 322 lb (146.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XV 125 Virago weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha XV 125 Virago weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 319.7 lb (145 kg) to 324.1 lb (147 kg) for wet/running weight and 299.8 lb (136 kg) to 306.4 lb (139 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 125 Virago heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 3rd weight percentile among 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Yamaha XV 125 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 125 Virago fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.51 US gal (9.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 15.6 lb (7.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XV 125 Virago with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 501.9 lb (227.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XV 125 Virago have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 3.72 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 5th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Yamaha XV 125 Virago weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 315.4 lb (143.1 kg) to 322 lb (146.1 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Yamaha XV 125 Virago dry and wet weight?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 19.8 lb (9 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much torque does the Yamaha XV 125 Virago have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 2.08 lb-ft per 100 lb to 2.17 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.