For the 1989 model year, the Yamaha XV 750 WC Virago motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 465.2 lb (211 kg).
Yamaha XV 750 WC Virago weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XV 750 WC Virago?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XV 750 WC Virago is heavier than about 85.5% 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 750 WC Virago weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 465.2 lb (211 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 749 cc |
| Torque | 43.4 lb-ft (58.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.32 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.61 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 62.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 486.5 lb (220.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XV 750 WC Virago weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XV 750 WC Virago weigh?
The source data gives 465.2 lb (211 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha XV 750 WC Virago weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 85th percentile among 110 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha XV 750 WC Virago?
A full tank works out to about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) from the listed 3.43 US gal (13 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha XV 750 WC Virago weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 645.2 lb (292.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha XV 750 WC Virago be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 486.5 lb (220.7 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Yamaha XV 750 WC Virago weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 486.5 lb (220.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha XV 750 WC Virago torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 9.32 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 many cc does the Yamaha XV 750 WC Virago have per pound?
The model has about 1.61 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Yamaha XV 750 WC Virago compare with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 174.2 lb (79 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 291 lb (132 kg) in this dataset.
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.