For the 1998 model year, the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 507.1 lb (230 kg).
Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic 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 650 Drag Star Classic?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic is heavier than about 91.4% 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 650 Drag Star Classic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 507.1 lb (230 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Torque | 37.6 lb-ft (51 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.42 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.28 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 78.1 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic?
Listed dry weight is 507.1 lb (230 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 650 Drag Star Classic heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 91st weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 687.1 lb (311.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic dry weight as curb weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
How much torque does the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 7.42 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.28 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 216.1 lb (98 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic 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.