For the 2021 model year, the Yamaha YZ250FSP motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 233.7 lb (106 kg).
Yamaha YZ250FSP weight overview
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.
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How heavy is the Yamaha YZ250FSP?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZ250FSP is lighter than about 81.5% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 YZ250FSP weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 233.7 lb (106 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 250 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.64 US gal (6.2 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 10.2 lb (4.6 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.07 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 93.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZ250FSP weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha YZ250FSP weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 233.7 lb (106 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha YZ250FSP weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 81.5% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha YZ250FSP?
A full tank works out to about 10.2 lb (4.6 kg) from the listed 1.64 US gal (6.2 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha YZ250FSP weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 413.7 lb (187.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much of the Yamaha YZ250FSP total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.4% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Yamaha YZ250FSP engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.07 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Yamaha YZ250FSP from the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 141.3 lb (64.1 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha YZ250FSP 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.
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.