For the 2018 model year, the Yamaha Drag Star 250 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 352.7 lb (160 kg).
Yamaha Drag Star 250 weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha Drag Star 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Drag Star 250 is lighter than about 92.3% 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 Drag Star 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 352.7 lb (160 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Power | 20.8 hp |
| Torque | 15.3 lb-ft (20.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 5.9 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 16.96 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.33 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.71 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 141.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Drag Star 250 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Drag Star 250 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 352.7 lb (160 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha Drag Star 250 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 92.3% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Drag Star 250?
A full tank works out to about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) from the listed 2.91 US gal (11 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Drag Star 250 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 532.7 lb (241.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha Drag Star 250 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 5.9 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 17th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Yamaha Drag Star 250 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5.1% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha Drag Star 250 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 4.33 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Yamaha Drag Star 250 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.71 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Yamaha Drag Star 250 from the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 247.9 lb (112.4 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 600.6 lb (272.4 kg) in this dataset.
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.