Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Racing Weight (227lb)

Quick answer

For the 2022 model year, the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Racing motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 227.1 lb (103 kg).

Wet / running weight227.1 lb (103 kg)
Fuel capacity1.8 US gal (6.81 L)
Full tank fuel weight11.2 lb (5.1 kg)
Model years covered
2022

Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Racing weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles.

Very Light Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Racing?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Racing is lighter than about 82.5% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
227.1 lb (103 kg)
197 Yamaha motorcyclesMedian: 375 lb (170.1 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight227.1 lb (103 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider377.1 lb (171 kg)bike + rider • bike is 60.2% of total mass
180 lb rider407.1 lb (184.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 55.8% of total mass
210 lb rider437.1 lb (198.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 52% of total mass

Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Racing weight & related specs

Model years covered 2022
Wet / running weight 227.1 lb (103 kg)
Engine displacement 249 cc
Fuel capacity 1.8 US gal (6.81 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 11.2 lb (5.1 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.1 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 91.2 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.9%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Racing is lighter than about 82.5% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 1.8 US gal (6.81 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 11.2 lb (5.1 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Yamaha curb-weight specification.

Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Racing weight FAQ

How much does the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Racing weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 227.1 lb (103 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Racing weight compare with similar Yamahas?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 82.5% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with the same weight basis.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Racing?

A full tank works out to about 11.2 lb (5.1 kg) from the listed 1.8 US gal (6.81 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Racing weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 407.1 lb (184.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How many cc does the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Racing have per pound?

The model has about 1.1 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How does the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Racing compare with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 147.9 lb (67.1 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Racing easy to move around by hand?

By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.

Official information note

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.