For the 2004 model year, the Yamaha XVS 1100 DragStar motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 571 lb (259 kg).
Yamaha XVS 1100 DragStar 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 XVS 1100 DragStar?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS 1100 DragStar is heavier than about 95.9% 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 XVS 1100 DragStar weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 571 lb (259 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,063 cc |
| Torque | 62.7 lb-ft (85 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.98 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.86 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 53.7 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVS 1100 DragStar weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XVS 1100 DragStar weigh?
The source data gives 571 lb (259 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha XVS 1100 DragStar weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 96th percentile among 110 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
What does the Yamaha XVS 1100 DragStar weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 751 lb (340.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha XVS 1100 DragStar be than its dry weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
How does Yamaha XVS 1100 DragStar torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 10.98 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Yamaha XVS 1100 DragStar engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.86 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Yamaha XVS 1100 DragStar from the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 280 lb (127 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 291 lb (132 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha XVS 1100 DragStar easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.