For the 2022 model year, the Yamaha XVS950 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 555.6 lb (252 kg).
Yamaha XVS950 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.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XVS950?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XVS950 is lighter than about 51.9% 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 XVS950 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 555.6 lb (252 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 942 cc |
| Power | 51.4 hp |
| Torque | 58.6 lb-ft (79.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.25 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.81 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.55 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.7 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 59 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVS950 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS950 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 555.6 lb (252 kg).
Is the Yamaha XVS950 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 48th percentile among 78 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
How much does the Yamaha XVS950 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.43 US gal (13 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 21.4 lb (9.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XVS950 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 735.6 lb (333.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XVS950 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 9.25 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 35th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Yamaha XVS950 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 3.8% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Yamaha XVS950 torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 10.55 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha XVS950 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.7 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Yamaha XVS950 from the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 45.1 lb (20.4 kg) lighter 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.