Across 7 covered model years from 2008 to 2016, the Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 762.8 lb (346 kg) to 765 lb (347 kg) and dry weights ranging from 725.3 lb (329 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XV1900A Midnight 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 XV1900A Midnight Star?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star is heavier than about 92.9% 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 XV1900A Midnight Star weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 762.8 lb (346 kg) to 765 lb (347 kg) |
| Dry weight | 725.3 lb (329 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,854 cc |
| Power | 89 hp |
| Torque | 114.4 lb-ft (155.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 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 | 11.67 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.57 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.95 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.77 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.42 cc / lb to 2.56 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 39.1 lb / 100 cc to 41.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.4% to 3.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 753.2 lb (341.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 762.8 lb (346 kg) to 765 lb (347 kg) for wet/running weight and 725.3 lb (329 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 XV1900A Midnight Star heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 93rd weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star 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 XV1900A Midnight Star fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 942.8 lb (427.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.67 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 80th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 753.2 lb (341.7 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 3.4% to 3.8% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 14.95 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.77 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.