For the 2001 model year, the Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 496 lb (225 kg).
Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar 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 XVS 400 DragStar?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar is heavier than about 50% of 26 Yamaha custom/cruiser 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 400 DragStar weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 496 lb (225 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 400 cc |
| Torque | 23.6 lb-ft (32 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.76 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.81 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 124 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5% |
| Weight with full tank | 520.7 lb (236.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar?
Listed dry weight is 496 lb (225 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 XVS 400 DragStar heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 50th percentile among 26 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
How much does the Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 676 lb (306.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar 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 520.7 lb (236.2 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What does the Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 520.7 lb (236.2 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.
What is the Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 4.76 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.81 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar 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.