For the 1980 model year, the Yamaha SR 250 US. Custom motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 297.6 lb (135 kg).
Yamaha SR 250 US. Custom weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Yamaha SR 250 US. Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha SR 250 US. Custom is lighter than about 68.8% of 197 Yamaha 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 SR 250 US. Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 297.6 lb (135 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 240 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.64 US gal (10 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.81 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 124 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha SR 250 US. Custom weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha SR 250 US. Custom ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 297.6 lb (135 kg).
Is the Yamaha SR 250 US. Custom heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 31st weight percentile among 197 Yamaha motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Yamaha SR 250 US. Custom fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.64 US gal (10 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 16.4 lb (7.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha SR 250 US. Custom with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 477.6 lb (216.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How large is the Yamaha SR 250 US. Custom engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.81 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Yamaha SR 250 US. Custom above or below the typical Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 77.4 lb (35.1 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha SR 250 US. Custom feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.