Across the 1999 and 2000 model years, the Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 716.5 lb (325 kg) and dry weights ranging from 676.8 lb (307 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star is heavier than about 71.2% 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 1600 Wild Star weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 716.5 lb (325 kg) |
| Dry weight | 676.8 lb (307 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,599 cc to 1,600 cc |
| Power | 63 hp |
| Torque | 98.8 lb-ft (134 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1999 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 | 8.79 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.37 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.79 lb-ft / 100 lb to 14.6 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.23 cc / lb to 2.36 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 42.3 lb / 100 cc to 44.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.6% to 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 701.5 lb (318.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 716.5 lb (325 kg) for wet/running weight and 676.8 lb (307 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 1600 Wild Star heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 71st weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1999-2000 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 896.5 lb (406.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 8.79 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 29th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 701.5 lb (318.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 3.6% to 4.6% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 13.79 lb-ft per 100 lb to 14.6 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.