Across 11 covered model years from 1980 to 1990, the Yamaha XT 250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 273.4 lb (124 kg) to 275.6 lb (125 kg).
Yamaha XT 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 XT 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XT 250 is heavier than about 50.7% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XT 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 273.4 lb (124 kg) to 275.6 lb (125 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Power | 17 hp to 22 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.11 US gal (8 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 13.1 lb (6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1980 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6.17 hp / 100 lb to 8.05 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.43 lb / hp to 16.21 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.9 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 109.8 lb / 100 cc to 110.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% to 4.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XT 250 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XT 250 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 273.4 lb (124 kg) to 275.6 lb (125 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha XT 250 heavy compared with other Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 51st percentile among 68 compatible Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Does the Yamaha XT 250 weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Yamaha XT 250 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.11 US gal (8 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 13.1 lb (6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XT 250 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 455.6 lb (206.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XT 250 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 6.17 hp per 100 lb to 8.05 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 48th percentile within the compatible Yamaha enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Yamaha XT 250 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.8% to 4.8% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Yamaha XT 250 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.9 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Yamaha XT 250 feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.