Across 18 covered model years from 2008 to 2025, the Yamaha XT250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 291 lb (132 kg) and dry weights ranging from 270.9 lb (122.9 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XT250 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 XT250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XT250 is heavier than about 58.8% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles 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 XT250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 291 lb (132 kg) |
| Dry weight | 270.9 lb (122.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Torque | 17 lb-ft (23 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.11 US gal (8 L) to 2.6 US gal (9.84 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 13.1 lb (6 kg) to 16.2 lb (7.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 5.83 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.86 cc / lb to 0.92 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 108.8 lb / 100 cc to 116.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% to 6% |
| Weight with full tank | 287.1 lb (130.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XT250 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XT250 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 291 lb (132 kg), while dry weight is 270.9 lb (122.9 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha XT250 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 59th percentile for weight among 68 compatible Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha XT250 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2008-2025 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha XT250?
A full tank works out to about 13.1 lb (6 kg) to 16.2 lb (7.3 kg) from the listed 2.11 US gal (8 L) to 2.6 US gal (9.84 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha XT250 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 471 lb (213.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Yamaha XT250 weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 287.1 lb (130.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha XT250 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.5% to 6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha XT250 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 5.83 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Yamaha XT250 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.86 cc per lb to 0.92 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.