Across 4 covered model years from 1987 to 1990, the Yamaha TZR 250 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 317.5 lb (144 kg).
Yamaha TZR 250 weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Yamaha TZR 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha TZR 250 is lighter than about 71.7% of 83 Yamaha sport 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 TZR 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 317.5 lb (144 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 250 cc |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 15.75 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.35 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.79 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 127 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 8.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha TZR 250 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha TZR 250 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 317.5 lb (144 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha TZR 250 heavy compared with other Yamaha sport bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 28th weight percentile among 83 Yamaha sport bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Yamaha TZR 250 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1987-1990 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha TZR 250 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.23 US gal (16 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 26.3 lb (11.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha TZR 250 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 497.5 lb (225.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha TZR 250 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 15.75 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 45th percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Yamaha TZR 250 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 8.3% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Yamaha TZR 250 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.79 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Yamaha TZR 250 from the median Yamaha sport bike weight?
The model sits about 96.6 lb (43.8 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha sport bike weight used on this page.
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.