For the 2015 model year, the Yamaha DragStar 250 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 352.7 lb (160 kg).
Yamaha DragStar 250 weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha DragStar 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha DragStar 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 DragStar 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 352.7 lb (160 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| 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
| 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 DragStar 250 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha DragStar 250 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 352.7 lb (160 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha DragStar 250 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 8th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha DragStar 250?
Based on the supplied 2.91 US gal (11 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha DragStar 250 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 532.7 lb (241.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Yamaha DragStar 250 total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.1% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Yamaha DragStar 250 torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 4.33 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Yamaha DragStar 250 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 0.71 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Yamaha DragStar 250 from the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 600.6 lb (272.4 kg), the model is roughly 247.9 lb (112.4 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Yamaha DragStar 250 weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.