For the 1983 model year, the Yamaha XV 500 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 418.9 lb (190 kg).
Yamaha XV 500 weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XV 500?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XV 500 is lighter than about 90.4% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles 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 500 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 418.9 lb (190 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 494 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.18 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 84.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XV 500 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XV 500 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 418.9 lb (190 kg).
Is the Yamaha XV 500 heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 10th weight percentile among 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Yamaha XV 500 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.91 US gal (11 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 18.1 lb (8.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XV 500 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 598.9 lb (271.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much of the Yamaha XV 500 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.3% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Yamaha XV 500 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.18 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Yamaha XV 500 from the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 181.8 lb (82.4 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha XV 500 feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.