Across 8 covered model years from 2008 to 2016, the Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 668 lb (303 kg) to 670.2 lb (304 kg) and dry weights ranging from 623.9 lb (283 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star weight overview
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How heavy is the Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star is heavier than about 64.7% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 XVS1300A Midnight Star weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 668 lb (303 kg) to 670.2 lb (304 kg) |
| Dry weight | 623.9 lb (283 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,304 cc |
| Power | 73 hp |
| Torque | 78.2 lb-ft (106 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.89 US gal (18.5 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 30.4 lb (13.8 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.89 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.18 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.67 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.53 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.95 cc / lb to 2.09 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.8 lb / 100 cc to 51.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% to 5% |
| Weight with full tank | 655.1 lb (297.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 years, listed wet/running weight is 668 lb (303 kg) to 670.2 lb (304 kg) and listed dry weight is 623.9 lb (283 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star lighter or heavier than other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 65th percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star?
Based on the supplied 4.89 US gal (18.5 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 30.4 lb (13.8 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha XVS1300A 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 848 lb (384.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 10.89 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 71st percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star after filling the fuel tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 655.1 lb (297.2 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.67 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.53 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.95 cc per lb to 2.09 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.