For the 1996 model year, the Yamaha XT 225 Serow motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 266.8 lb (121 kg).
Yamaha XT 225 Serow 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 XT 225 Serow?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XT 225 Serow is lighter than about 94.6% of 28 Yamaha allround models 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 XT 225 Serow weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 266.8 lb (121 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 223 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.85 US gal (10.8 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 17.7 lb (8 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.84 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 119.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XT 225 Serow weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XT 225 Serow weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 266.8 lb (121 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha XT 225 Serow weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 94.6% of 28 Yamaha allround models with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha XT 225 Serow?
A full tank works out to about 17.7 lb (8 kg) from the listed 2.85 US gal (10.8 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha XT 225 Serow weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 446.8 lb (202.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How large is the Yamaha XT 225 Serow engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.84 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 XT 225 Serow above or below the typical Yamaha allround weight?
The representative wet weight is about 117.1 lb (53.1 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha allround weight of 383.8 lb (174.1 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha XT 225 Serow easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.