Across the 1982 and 1983 model years, the Yamaha RD 250 LC motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 348.3 lb (158 kg).
Yamaha RD 250 LC 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 RD 250 LC?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha RD 250 LC 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 LC weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 348.3 lb (158 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 247 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.71 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 141 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha RD 250 LC weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha RD 250 LC ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 348.3 lb (158 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha RD 250 LC heavy compared with other Yamaha naked bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 28th weight percentile among 69 Yamaha naked bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Yamaha RD 250 LC weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1982-1983 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha RD 250 LC fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha RD 250 LC with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 528.3 lb (239.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How many cc does the Yamaha RD 250 LC have 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.
How does the Yamaha RD 250 LC compare with the median Yamaha naked bike weight?
The model sits about 70.5 lb (32 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha naked bike weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha RD 250 LC 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.