Across 18 covered model years from 2008 to 2025, the Yamaha WR250F motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 254 lb (115.2 kg) to 284.4 lb (129 kg) and dry weights ranging from 233.9 lb (106.1 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha WR250F 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 WR250F?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha WR250F is lighter than about 64% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road 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 WR250F weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 254 lb (115.2 kg) to 284.4 lb (129 kg) |
| Dry weight | 233.9 lb (106.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 250 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.98 US gal (7.5 L) to 2.2 US gal (8.33 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 12.3 lb (5.6 kg) to 13.7 lb (6.2 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 | 0.88 cc / lb to 1.07 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 93.6 lb / 100 cc to 113.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% to 5.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 247 lb (112 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha WR250F weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha WR250F dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2008-2025 years, listed wet/running weight is 254 lb (115.2 kg) to 284.4 lb (129 kg) and listed dry weight is 233.9 lb (106.1 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha WR250F lighter or heavier than other Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 36th percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha WR250F years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2008-2025 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, 2025.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha WR250F?
Based on the supplied 1.98 US gal (7.5 L) to 2.2 US gal (8.33 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 12.3 lb (5.6 kg) to 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha WR250F and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 437.9 lb (198.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha WR250F full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 247 lb (112 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the Yamaha WR250F displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.88 cc per lb to 1.07 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How much does Yamaha WR250F weight vary by year?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2008 is the lightest at 233.9 lb (106.1 kg), while 2014 is the heaviest at 284.4 lb (129 kg).
What is the Yamaha WR250F weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 273.4 lb (124 kg), the model is roughly 15.4 lb (7 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.