For the 2011 model year, the Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 350.5 lb (159 kg) and a dry weight of 324.1 lb (147 kg).
Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 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 DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 is lighter than about 55.1% of 197 Yamaha 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 DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 350.5 lb (159 kg) |
| Dry weight | 324.1 lb (147 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 | 4.36 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.71 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 140.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 342.1 lb (155.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 350.5 lb (159 kg), while dry weight is 324.1 lb (147 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 45th percentile for weight among 197 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 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 DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 530.5 lb (240.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What does the Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 342.1 lb (155.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 dry and wet weight?
Available years with both measurements show about 26.5 lb (12 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much torque does the Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 4.36 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 DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 displacement per pound?
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.
What is the Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 24.5 lb (11.1 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 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.