Across 17 covered model years from 2008 to 2024, the Yamaha V Star 250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 323 lb (146.5 kg) to 326.1 lb (147.9 kg) and dry weights ranging from 302 lb (137 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha V Star 250 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 V Star 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha V Star 250 is lighter than about 95.5% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser 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 V Star 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 323 lb (146.5 kg) to 326.1 lb (147.9 kg) |
| Dry weight | 302 lb (137 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 245.8 cc to 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.4 US gal (9.08 L) to 2.5 US gal (9.46 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.9 lb (6.8 kg) to 15.5 lb (7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 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
| Displacement per pound | 0.75 cc / lb to 0.82 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 121.3 lb / 100 cc to 132.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% to 5.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 317.6 lb (144 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha V Star 250 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha V Star 250 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2008-2024 years, listed wet/running weight is 323 lb (146.5 kg) to 326.1 lb (147.9 kg) and listed dry weight is 302 lb (137 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha V Star 250 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 4th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Yamaha V Star 250 years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2008-2024 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2024.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha V Star 250?
Based on the supplied 2.4 US gal (9.08 L) to 2.5 US gal (9.46 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 14.9 lb (6.8 kg) to 15.5 lb (7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha V Star 250 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 506.1 lb (229.5 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What does the Yamaha V Star 250 weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 317.6 lb (144 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha V Star 250 total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.6% to 5.1% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
What is the Yamaha V Star 250 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 0.75 cc per lb to 0.82 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Yamaha V Star 250 from the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 600.6 lb (272.4 kg), the model is roughly 274.6 lb (124.5 kg) lighter.
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.