For the 2000 model year, the Yamaha XVS Drag Star 125 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 317.5 lb (144 kg).
Yamaha XVS Drag Star 125 weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop. 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 Drag Star 125?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS Drag Star 125 is heavier than about 54.1% 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 Drag Star 125 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 317.5 lb (144 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124 cc |
| Torque | 5.9 lb-ft (8 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 1.86 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.39 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 256 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVS Drag Star 125 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS Drag Star 125?
Listed dry weight is 317.5 lb (144 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 Drag Star 125 heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 54th percentile among 110 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS Drag Star 125 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 497.5 lb (225.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Yamaha XVS Drag Star 125 dry weight as curb weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Yamaha XVS Drag Star 125 torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 1.86 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Yamaha XVS Drag Star 125 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.39 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Yamaha XVS Drag Star 125 above or below the typical Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 26.5 lb (12 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha XVS Drag Star 125 feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.