Across 8 covered model years from 2008 to 2016, the Yamaha X-City 250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 381.4 lb (173 kg) and dry weights ranging from 363.8 lb (165 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha X-City 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 X-City 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha X-City 250 is heavier than about 69.8% of 129 Yamaha scooters 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 X-City 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 381.4 lb (173 kg) |
| Dry weight | 363.8 lb (165 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249.8 cc |
| Power | 20.9 hp |
| Torque | 15.9 lb-ft (21.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.77 US gal (10.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 17.2 lb (7.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 5.48 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 18.25 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.16 lb-ft / 100 lb to 4.36 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.65 cc / lb to 0.69 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 145.6 lb / 100 cc to 152.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% to 4.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 381 lb (172.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha X-City 250 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha X-City 250 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 381.4 lb (173 kg), while dry weight is 363.8 lb (165 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha X-City 250 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 70th percentile among 129 compatible Yamaha scooters.
Are all Yamaha X-City 250 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha X-City 250?
A full tank works out to about 17.2 lb (7.8 kg) from the listed 2.77 US gal (10.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha X-City 250 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 561.4 lb (254.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha X-City 250 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 5.48 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 74th percentile within the compatible Yamaha scooter power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha X-City 250 full-tank weight estimate?
The page calculates about 381 lb (172.8 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 X-City 250 torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 4.16 lb-ft per 100 lb to 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.
How large is the Yamaha X-City 250 engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.65 cc per lb to 0.69 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.