Across 4 covered model years from 2015 to 2018, the Yamaha XV950 Racer motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 553.4 lb (251 kg).
Yamaha XV950 Racer 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.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XV950 Racer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XV950 Racer is lighter than about 53.8% 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 XV950 Racer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 553.4 lb (251 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 942 cc |
| Power | 51.4 hp |
| Torque | 58.6 lb-ft (79.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.29 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.77 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.6 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.7 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 58.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XV950 Racer weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XV950 Racer weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 553.4 lb (251 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha XV950 Racer weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 46th percentile for weight among 78 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha XV950 Racer model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2015-2018 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha XV950 Racer?
A full tank works out to about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) from the listed 3.17 US gal (12 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha XV950 Racer weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 733.4 lb (332.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha XV950 Racer strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 9.29 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 39th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha XV950 Racer torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 10.6 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 large is the Yamaha XV950 Racer engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.7 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Yamaha XV950 Racer above or below the typical Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 47.3 lb (21.4 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 600.6 lb (272.4 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.