Across the 2009 and 2011 model years, the Yamaha Big Bear 250 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 455.9 lb (206.8 kg).
Yamaha Big Bear 250 weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Big Bear 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 455.9 lb (206.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 229.6 cc to 230 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) to 3.2 US gal (12.11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) to 19.9 lb (9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 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 | 0.5 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 198.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 475.8 lb (215.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Big Bear 250 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha Big Bear 250 dry weight?
The available dry weight is 455.9 lb (206.8 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Which Yamaha Big Bear 250 years have different weight specs?
There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 2009. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2011.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha Big Bear 250?
Based on the supplied 3.17 US gal (12 L) to 3.2 US gal (12.11 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) to 19.9 lb (9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha Big Bear 250 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 635.9 lb (288.4 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Yamaha Big Bear 250 weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 475.8 lb (215.8 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How heavy is the Yamaha Big Bear 250 after filling the fuel tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 475.8 lb (215.8 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha Big Bear 250 total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.4% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
What is the Yamaha Big Bear 250 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 0.5 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Where will I notice the Yamaha Big Bear 250 weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.