Across the 2011, 2012 and 2015 model years, the Yamaha XT250X motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 291 lb (132 kg) to 293.2 lb (133 kg) and dry weights ranging from 293.2 lb (133 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XT250X 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.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XT250X?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XT250X is lighter than about 83.3% of 21 Yamaha supermoto bikes 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 XT250X weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2012, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 291 lb (132 kg) to 293.2 lb (133 kg) |
| Dry weight | 293.2 lb (133 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Power | 21 hp |
| Torque | 14 lb-ft (19 Nm) to 15.5 lb-ft (21 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.54 US gal (9.6 L) to 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 15.8 lb (7.2 kg) to 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2011 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 7.16 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 13.96 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.78 lb-ft / 100 lb to 5.28 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.85 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 116.9 lb / 100 cc to 117.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.4% to 6.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 311.3 lb (141.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XT250X weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XT250X dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2011, 2012, 2015 years, listed wet/running weight is 291 lb (132 kg) to 293.2 lb (133 kg) and listed dry weight is 293.2 lb (133 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha XT250X lighter or heavier than other Yamaha supermoto bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 17th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Yamaha XT250X years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2011, 2012, 2015 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha XT250X?
Based on the supplied 2.54 US gal (9.6 L) to 2.91 US gal (11 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 15.8 lb (7.2 kg) to 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha XT250X and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 472.1 lb (214.1 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha XT250X power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 7.16 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 32nd percentile within the compatible Yamaha super motard power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Yamaha XT250X weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 311.3 lb (141.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha XT250X total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.4% to 6.2% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
How does Yamaha XT250X torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 4.78 lb-ft per 100 lb to 5.28 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
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.