Across 18 covered model years from 2008 to 2025, the Yamaha YZ250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 227.1 lb (103 kg) to 229.1 lb (103.9 kg) and dry weights ranging from 212.1 lb (96.2 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha YZ250 weight overview
Its low overall mass should be most noticeable off the throttle: moving it by hand, backing out of a parking space and managing stop-start riding should take less effort than on a heavy road bike.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha YZ250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZ250 is lighter than about 66.7% of 15 Yamaha motocross 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 YZ250 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 | 227.1 lb (103 kg) to 229.1 lb (103.9 kg) |
| Dry weight | 212.1 lb (96.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Torque | 29.5 lb-ft (40 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.1 US gal (7.94 L) to 2.11 US gal (8 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 13 lb (5.9 kg) to 13.1 lb (6 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 | 12.99 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.09 cc / lb to 1.17 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 85.2 lb / 100 cc to 92 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% to 6.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 225.1 lb (102.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZ250 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha YZ250 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2008-2025 years, listed wet/running weight is 227.1 lb (103 kg) to 229.1 lb (103.9 kg) and listed dry weight is 212.1 lb (96.2 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha YZ250 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motocross bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 33rd percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Yamaha YZ250 years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2008-2025 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2024, 2025.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha YZ250?
Based on the supplied 2.1 US gal (7.94 L) to 2.11 US gal (8 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 13 lb (5.9 kg) to 13.1 lb (6 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha YZ250 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 407.1 lb (184.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha YZ250 full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 225.1 lb (102.1 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha YZ250 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.99 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Yamaha YZ250 displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.09 cc per lb to 1.17 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How much does Yamaha YZ250 weight vary by year?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2008 is the lightest at 212.1 lb (96.2 kg), while 2009-2010 is the heaviest at 229.1 lb (103.9 kg).
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.