Across the 2005, 2006 and 2007 model years, the Yamaha Virago 250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 319.7 lb (145 kg) and dry weights ranging from 302 lb (137 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha Virago 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 Virago 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Virago 250 is lighter than about 98.1% 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 Virago 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 319.7 lb (145 kg) |
| Dry weight | 302 lb (137 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Power | 23 hp |
| Torque | 15.9 lb-ft (21.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.5 US gal (9.46 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 15.5 lb (7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 7.19 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 13.9 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.98 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.78 cc / lb to 0.82 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 121.3 lb / 100 cc to 128.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.9% to 5.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 317.6 lb (144 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Virago 250 weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha Virago 250 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 319.7 lb (145 kg) for wet/running weight and 302 lb (137 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha Virago 250 heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 2nd weight percentile among 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Yamaha Virago 250 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2005-2007 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha Virago 250 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.5 US gal (9.46 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 15.5 lb (7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha Virago 250 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 499.7 lb (226.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha Virago 250 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 7.19 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 26th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Yamaha Virago 250 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 weight do fuel and fluids add to the Yamaha Virago 250?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 17.6 lb (8 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much of the Yamaha Virago 250 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.9% to 5.1% of the motorcycle’s weight.
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.