For the 1981 model year, the Yamaha XV 920 RH motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 493.8 lb (224 kg).
Yamaha XV 920 RH weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually. 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 920 RH?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XV 920 RH is heavier than about 90% 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 920 RH weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 493.8 lb (224 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 920 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.86 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 53.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 525 lb (238.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XV 920 RH weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XV 920 RH?
Listed dry weight is 493.8 lb (224 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Yamaha XV 920 RH heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 90th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Yamaha XV 920 RH fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.2 lb (14.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XV 920 RH with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 673.8 lb (305.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Yamaha XV 920 RH dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 525 lb (238.2 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
How much of the Yamaha XV 920 RH total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 6.3% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Yamaha XV 920 RH engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.86 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Yamaha XV 920 RH from the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 202.8 lb (92 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha XV 920 RH feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.