Across the 2009, 2011 and 2012 model years, the Yamaha YFM250R motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 330.7 lb (150 kg) and dry weights ranging from 313.1 lb (142 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha YFM250R weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Yamaha YFM250R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YFM250R is lighter than about 60.2% of 197 Yamaha 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 YFM250R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 330.7 lb (150 kg) |
| Dry weight | 313.1 lb (142 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38 US gal (9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.75 cc / lb to 0.8 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 125.7 lb / 100 cc to 132.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% to 4.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 327.8 lb (148.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YFM250R weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha YFM250R weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 330.7 lb (150 kg) for wet/running weight and 313.1 lb (142 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha YFM250R heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 40th percentile among 197 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
Does the Yamaha YFM250R weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2009, 2011, 2012 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha YFM250R fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.38 US gal (9 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 14.8 lb (6.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha YFM250R with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 510.7 lb (231.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much heavier is the Yamaha YFM250R with a full tank?
The page calculates about 327.8 lb (148.7 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.
How large is the Yamaha YFM250R engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.75 cc per lb to 0.8 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What are the lightest and heaviest Yamaha YFM250R years?
The usable year data ranges from 313.1 lb (142 kg) in 2009 to 330.7 lb (150 kg) in 2011-2012.
Is the Yamaha YFM250R above or below the typical Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 44.3 lb (20.1 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.