Across 4 covered model years from 2014 to 2017, the Yamaha XVS1300 Custom motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 646 lb (293 kg).
Yamaha XVS1300 Custom weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XVS1300 Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS1300 Custom is heavier than about 59.6% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser 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 XVS1300 Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 646 lb (293 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,304 cc |
| Power | 72 hp |
| Torque | 76 lb-ft (103 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.15 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.97 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.76 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.02 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVS1300 Custom weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS1300 Custom ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 646 lb (293 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha XVS1300 Custom heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 60th percentile among 78 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Does the Yamaha XVS1300 Custom weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2014-2017 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha XVS1300 Custom 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 XVS1300 Custom with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 826 lb (374.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XVS1300 Custom have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.15 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 77th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha XVS1300 Custom torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 11.76 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Yamaha XVS1300 Custom have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.02 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha XVS1300 Custom compare with the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 45.3 lb (20.6 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.