For the 1997 model year, the Yamaha WR 250Z motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 252 lb (114.3 kg) and a dry weight of 227.1 lb (103 kg).
Yamaha WR 250Z 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 WR 250Z?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha WR 250Z is lighter than about 79.4% of 197 Yamaha 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 WR 250Z weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 252 lb (114.3 kg) |
| Dry weight | 227.1 lb (103 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 250 cc |
| Torque | 33.9 lb-ft (46 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.46 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.99 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 100.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 8.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 248.4 lb (112.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha WR 250Z weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha WR 250Z weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 252 lb (114.3 kg) for wet/running weight and 227.1 lb (103 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 WR 250Z heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 21st weight percentile among 197 Yamaha motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Yamaha WR 250Z fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.43 US gal (13 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 21.4 lb (9.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha WR 250Z with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 432 lb (195.9 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How heavy is the Yamaha WR 250Z after filling the fuel tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 248.4 lb (112.7 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Yamaha WR 250Z dry and wet weight?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much torque does the Yamaha WR 250Z have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 13.46 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha WR 250Z displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.99 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Yamaha WR 250Z weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 123 lb (55.8 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle 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.