Across 18 covered model years from 2008 to 2025, the Suzuki RM-Z250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 224.9 lb (102 kg) to 234.8 lb (106.5 kg) and dry weights ranging from 202.8 lb (92 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki RM-Z250 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 Suzuki RM-Z250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki RM-Z250 is lighter than about 56.2% of 8 Suzuki 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.
Suzuki RM-Z250 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 234.8 lb (106.5 kg) |
| Dry weight | 202.8 lb (92 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.66 US gal (6.3 L) to 1.98 US gal (7.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 10.3 lb (4.7 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 | 1.06 cc / lb to 1.23 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 81.5 lb / 100 cc to 94.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% to 6.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 215.1 lb (97.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki RM-Z250 weight FAQ
What does the Suzuki RM-Z250 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 224.9 lb (102 kg) to 234.8 lb (106.5 kg) for wet/running weight and 202.8 lb (92 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 Suzuki RM-Z250 heavy compared with other Suzuki motocross bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 44th percentile among 8 compatible Suzuki motocross bikes.
Does the Suzuki RM-Z250 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 Suzuki RM-Z250 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 1.66 US gal (6.3 L) to 1.98 US gal (7.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 10.3 lb (4.7 kg) to 12.3 lb (5.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki RM-Z250 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 413.7 lb (187.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Suzuki RM-Z250 full-tank weight estimate?
The page calculates about 215.1 lb (97.6 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Suzuki curb-weight number.
How large is the Suzuki RM-Z250 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.06 cc per lb to 1.23 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What are the lightest and heaviest Suzuki RM-Z250 years?
The usable year data ranges from 202.8 lb (92 kg) in 2008 to 234.8 lb (106.5 kg) in 2013-2015.
Will the Suzuki RM-Z250 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 Suzuki Cycles website.