Across the 1997 and 1998 model years, the Yamaha YP 250 motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 324.1 lb (147 kg) to 337.3 lb (153 kg).
Yamaha YP 250 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Yamaha YP 250?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha YP 250 is heavier than about 55.9% of 110 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha YP 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1997, 1998 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 324.1 lb (147 kg) to 337.3 lb (153 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc to 250 cc |
| Torque | 16.2 lb-ft (22 Nm) to 17 lb-ft (23 Nm) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1997 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 | 5.01 lb-ft / 100 lb to 5.03 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.74 cc / lb to 0.77 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 129.6 lb / 100 cc to 135.5 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YP 250 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha YP 250?
Listed dry weight is 324.1 lb (147 kg) to 337.3 lb (153 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Yamaha YP 250 heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 56th percentile among 110 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
Does the Yamaha YP 250 weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How heavy is the Yamaha YP 250 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 dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Yamaha YP 250 dry weight as curb weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Yamaha YP 250 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 5.01 lb-ft per 100 lb to 5.03 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Yamaha YP 250 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.74 cc per lb to 0.77 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha YP 250 compare with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 39.7 lb (18 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha YP 250 feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.