For the 2011 model year, the Yamaha Bruin 250 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 455.9 lb (206.8 kg).
Yamaha Bruin 250 weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Bruin 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 455.9 lb (206.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 230 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 US gal (12.11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.9 lb (9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.5 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 198.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 475.8 lb (215.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Bruin 250 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Bruin 250 weigh?
The source data gives 455.9 lb (206.8 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Bruin 250?
A full tank works out to about 19.9 lb (9 kg) from the listed 3.2 US gal (12.11 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Bruin 250 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 635.9 lb (288.4 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha Bruin 250 be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 475.8 lb (215.8 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the Yamaha Bruin 250 full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 475.8 lb (215.8 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha Bruin 250 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.4% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Yamaha Bruin 250 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.5 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Yamaha Bruin 250 easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.