Across the 2011 and 2012 model years, the Yamaha Raptor 250R motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 330 lb (149.7 kg).
Yamaha Raptor 250R weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Raptor 250R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Raptor 250R is lighter than about 93.5% of 62 Yamaha ATVs 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 Raptor 250R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 330 lb (149.7 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.4 US gal (9.08 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.9 lb (6.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.75 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 132.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Raptor 250R weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha Raptor 250R wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 330 lb (149.7 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha Raptor 250R lighter or heavier than other Yamaha ATVs?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 6th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Yamaha Raptor 250R years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha Raptor 250R?
Based on the supplied 2.4 US gal (9.08 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 14.9 lb (6.8 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha Raptor 250R and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 510 lb (231.3 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How large is the Yamaha Raptor 250R engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.75 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Yamaha Raptor 250R above or below the typical Yamaha ATV weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha ATV weight of 642.5 lb (291.4 kg), the model is roughly 312.5 lb (141.8 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Yamaha Raptor 250R weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.