Across 18 covered model years from 2008 to 2025, the Yamaha YZ250F motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 224.9 lb (102 kg) to 233.9 lb (106.1 kg) and dry weights ranging from 203.9 lb (92.5 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha YZ250F weight overview
This sits at the very light end of motorcycle mass, which is especially useful when the bike has to be moved around by hand or held on uneven ground.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha YZ250F?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZ250F is heavier than about 50% 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 YZ250F 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 | 224.9 lb (102 kg) to 233.9 lb (106.1 kg) |
| Dry weight | 203.9 lb (92.5 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 250 cc to 252 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.6 US gal (6.06 L) to 1.98 US gal (7.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 10 lb (4.5 kg) to 12.3 lb (5.6 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
| Displacement per pound | 1.07 cc / lb to 1.23 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 81.6 lb / 100 cc to 93.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% to 5.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 215.1 lb (97.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZ250F weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha YZ250F weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 224.9 lb (102 kg) to 233.9 lb (106.1 kg) for wet/running weight and 203.9 lb (92.5 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 YZ250F heavy compared with other Yamaha motocross bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 50th percentile among 15 compatible Yamaha motocross bikes.
Does the Yamaha YZ250F 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 much does the Yamaha YZ250F fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 1.6 US gal (6.06 L) to 1.98 US gal (7.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 10 lb (4.5 kg) to 12.3 lb (5.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha YZ250F with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 411 lb (186.4 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Yamaha YZ250F full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 215.1 lb (97.6 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
How many cc does the Yamaha YZ250F have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.07 cc per lb to 1.23 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Yamaha YZ250F feel heavy at low speed?
Its low mass should make hand-moving and parking easier than on most full-size road motorcycles. Seat height and center of mass can still change how manageable it feels.
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.