For the 2012 model year, the Yamaha DS250 DragStar motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 352.7 lb (160 kg).
Yamaha DS250 DragStar weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha DS250 DragStar?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha DS250 DragStar is lighter than about 54.6% 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 DS250 DragStar weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 352.7 lb (160 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Torque | 15.3 lb-ft (20.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.33 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.71 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 141.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha DS250 DragStar weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha DS250 DragStar ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 352.7 lb (160 kg).
Is the Yamaha DS250 DragStar heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 45th percentile among 197 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
How much does the Yamaha DS250 DragStar fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.91 US gal (11 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 18.1 lb (8.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha DS250 DragStar with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 532.7 lb (241.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much torque does the Yamaha DS250 DragStar have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 4.33 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha DS250 DragStar displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.71 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Yamaha DS250 DragStar weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 22.3 lb (10.1 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha DS250 DragStar feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.