Across the 1988, 1989 and 1990 model years, the Yamaha TDR 250 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 337.3 lb (153 kg).
Yamaha TDR 250 weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha TDR 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha TDR 250 is lighter than about 58.6% 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 TDR 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1988, 1989, 1990 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 337.3 lb (153 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 250 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.74 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 134.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha TDR 250 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha TDR 250 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 337.3 lb (153 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 TDR 250 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 41st percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha TDR 250 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha TDR 250?
Based on the supplied 3.7 US gal (14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23 lb (10.4 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 TDR 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 517.3 lb (234.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How large is the Yamaha TDR 250 engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.74 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Yamaha TDR 250 above or below the typical Yamaha motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg), the model is roughly 37.7 lb (17.1 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Yamaha TDR 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.