Across the 2004, 2006 and 2007 model years, the Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 504.9 lb (229 kg).
Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed. 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 650 A DragStar Classic?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic is heavier than about 55.8% 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 650 A DragStar Classic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004, 2006, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 504.9 lb (229 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Power | 39.4 hp |
| Torque | 37 lb-ft (50.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 7.8 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.81 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.32 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.29 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 77.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 531.1 lb (240.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic dry weight?
The available dry weight is 504.9 lb (229 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic lighter or heavier than other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 56th percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic?
Based on the supplied 4.23 US gal (16 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 684.9 lb (310.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 7.8 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 42nd percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
Is the listed Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 531.1 lb (240.9 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the estimated Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 531.1 lb (240.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.2% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
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.