For the 1976 model year, the Yamaha RD 250 DX motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 348.3 lb (158 kg).
Yamaha RD 250 DX weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha RD 250 DX?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha RD 250 DX is lighter than about 72.5% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes 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 RD 250 DX weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 348.3 lb (158 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 247 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.36 US gal (16.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.1 lb (12.3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.71 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 141 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha RD 250 DX weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha RD 250 DX weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 348.3 lb (158 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha RD 250 DX weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 72.5% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha RD 250 DX?
A full tank works out to about 27.1 lb (12.3 kg) from the listed 4.36 US gal (16.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha RD 250 DX weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 528.3 lb (239.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How large is the Yamaha RD 250 DX engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.71 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Yamaha RD 250 DX above or below the typical Yamaha naked bike weight?
The representative wet weight is about 70.5 lb (32 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha naked bike weight of 418.9 lb (190 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha RD 250 DX easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.