Yamaha XT 225 Serow Weight (267lb)

Quick answer

For the 1996 model year, the Yamaha XT 225 Serow motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 266.8 lb (121 kg).

Wet / running weight266.8 lb (121 kg)
Fuel capacity2.85 US gal (10.8 L)
Full tank fuel weight17.7 lb (8 kg)
Model years covered
1996

Yamaha XT 225 Serow weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Yamaha XT 225 Serow?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XT 225 Serow is lighter than about 94.6% of 28 Yamaha allround models with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
266.8 lb (121 kg)
28 Yamaha allround modelsMedian: 383.8 lb (174.1 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight266.8 lb (121 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider416.8 lb (189 kg)bike + rider • bike is 64% of total mass
180 lb rider446.8 lb (202.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 59.7% of total mass
210 lb rider476.8 lb (216.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 56% of total mass

Yamaha XT 225 Serow weight & related specs

Model years covered 1996
Wet / running weight 266.8 lb (121 kg)
Engine displacement 223 cc
Fuel capacity 2.85 US gal (10.8 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 17.7 lb (8 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 0.84 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 119.6 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.6%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XT 225 Serow is lighter than about 94.6% of 28 Yamaha allround models with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 2.85 US gal (10.8 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 17.7 lb (8 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Yamaha curb-weight specification.

Yamaha XT 225 Serow weight FAQ

How much does the Yamaha XT 225 Serow weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 266.8 lb (121 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Yamaha XT 225 Serow weight compare with similar Yamahas?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 94.6% of 28 Yamaha allround models with the same weight basis.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha XT 225 Serow?

A full tank works out to about 17.7 lb (8 kg) from the listed 2.85 US gal (10.8 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Yamaha XT 225 Serow weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 446.8 lb (202.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How large is the Yamaha XT 225 Serow engine for its weight?

The model has about 0.84 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Is the Yamaha XT 225 Serow above or below the typical Yamaha allround weight?

The representative wet weight is about 117.1 lb (53.1 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha allround weight of 383.8 lb (174.1 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Yamaha XT 225 Serow easy to move around by hand?

The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.

Official information note

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.