Across 4 covered model years from 2009 to 2012, the Yamaha Raptor 250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 330 lb (149.7 kg) and dry weights ranging from 313.1 lb (142 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha Raptor 250 weight overview
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.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Raptor 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Raptor 250 is lighter than about 93.5% of 62 Yamaha ATVs 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 Raptor 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 330 lb (149.7 kg) |
| Dry weight | 313.1 lb (142 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.4 US gal (9.08 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.9 lb (6.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.75 cc / lb to 0.8 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 125.7 lb / 100 cc to 132.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% to 4.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 328 lb (148.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Raptor 250 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Raptor 250 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 330 lb (149.7 kg), while dry weight is 313.1 lb (142 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha Raptor 250 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 93.5% of 62 Yamaha ATVs with the same weight basis.
Are all Yamaha Raptor 250 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2009-2012 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Raptor 250?
A full tank works out to about 14.9 lb (6.8 kg) from the listed 2.4 US gal (9.08 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Raptor 250 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 510 lb (231.3 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Yamaha Raptor 250 full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 328 lb (148.8 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha Raptor 250 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.5% to 4.8% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Yamaha Raptor 250 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.75 cc per lb to 0.8 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 Raptor 250 from the median Yamaha ATV weight?
The representative wet weight is about 312.5 lb (141.8 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha ATV weight of 642.5 lb (291.4 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.