Yamaha FZR 250 Weight (311lb)

Quick answer

For the 1988 model year, the Yamaha FZR 250 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 310.9 lb (141 kg).

Dry weight310.9 lb (141 kg)
Fuel capacity3.17 US gal (12 L)
Full tank fuel weight19.7 lb (8.9 kg)
Model years covered
1988

Yamaha FZR 250 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Yamaha FZR 250?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha FZR 250 is lighter than about 54.2% of 12 Yamaha sport bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
310.9 lb (141 kg)
12 Yamaha sport bikesMedian: 327.4 lb (148.5 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight310.9 lb (141 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider460.9 lb (209 kg)bike + rider • bike is 67.5% of total mass
180 lb rider490.9 lb (222.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 63.3% of total mass
210 lb rider520.9 lb (236.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 59.7% of total mass

Yamaha FZR 250 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1988
Dry weight 310.9 lb (141 kg)
Engine displacement 250 cc
Torque 18.4 lb-ft (25 Nm)
Fuel capacity 3.17 US gal (12 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 19.7 lb (8.9 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 5.93 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.8 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 124.3 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.3%
Weight with full tank 330.6 lb (149.9 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha FZR 250 is lighter than about 54.2% of 12 Yamaha sport bikes with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 3.17 US gal (12 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Yamaha curb-weight specification.

Yamaha FZR 250 weight FAQ

How much does the Yamaha FZR 250 weigh?

The source data gives 310.9 lb (141 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Yamaha FZR 250 weight compare with similar Yamahas?

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 46th percentile for weight among 12 compatible Yamaha sport bikes.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha FZR 250?

A full tank works out to about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) from the listed 3.17 US gal (12 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Yamaha FZR 250 weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 490.9 lb (222.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

How much heavier will the Yamaha FZR 250 be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 330.6 lb (149.9 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

What is the Yamaha FZR 250 full-tank weight estimate?

The page calculates about 330.6 lb (149.9 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.

What is the Yamaha FZR 250 torque-to-weight ratio?

Available data gives 5.93 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

How large is the Yamaha FZR 250 engine for its weight?

The model has about 0.8 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 FZR 250 above or below the typical Yamaha sport bike weight?

The representative dry weight is about 16.5 lb (7.5 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha sport bike weight of 327.4 lb (148.5 kg) in this dataset.

Official information note

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.