For the 2010 model year, the Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 612.9 lb (278 kg).
Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star is heavier than about 94.9% of 197 Yamaha 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 XVS 950A Midnight Star weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 612.9 lb (278 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 942 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.54 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 65.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 612.9 lb (278 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 94.9% of 197 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star?
Based on the supplied 4.49 US gal (17 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 792.9 lb (359.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.54 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg), the model is roughly 237.9 lb (107.9 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.