Across 6 covered model years from 1972 to 1977, the Yamaha DT 250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 284.4 lb (129 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg) and dry weights ranging from 244.9 lb (111.1 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha DT 250 weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.
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How heavy is the Yamaha DT 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha DT 250 is heavier than about 67.6% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles 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 DT 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 284.4 lb (129 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg) |
| Dry weight | 244.9 lb (111.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 246 cc |
| Power | 20 hp |
| Torque | 12.9 lb-ft (17.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38 US gal (9 L) to 2.5 US gal (9.46 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) to 15.5 lb (7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1972 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 7.03 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 14.22 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 5.27 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.81 cc / lb to 1 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 99.6 lb / 100 cc to 123.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.9% to 6.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 260.5 lb (118.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha DT 250 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha DT 250 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 284.4 lb (129 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg), while dry weight is 244.9 lb (111.1 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha DT 250 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 68th percentile among 68 compatible Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha DT 250 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha DT 250?
A full tank works out to about 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) to 15.5 lb (7 kg) from the listed 2.38 US gal (9 L) to 2.5 US gal (9.46 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha DT 250 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 477.6 lb (216.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha DT 250 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 7.03 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 44th percentile within the compatible Yamaha enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha DT 250 full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 260.5 lb (118.1 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha DT 250 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.9% to 6.3% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha DT 250 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 5.27 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.