Across 6 covered model years from 1989 to 2000, the Yamaha XV 250 Virago motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 339.5 lb (154 kg) and dry weights ranging from 302 lb (137 kg) to 306.4 lb (139 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XV 250 Virago 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 XV 250 Virago?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XV 250 Virago is lighter than about 94.2% 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 XV 250 Virago weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1989, 1990, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 339.5 lb (154 kg) |
| Dry weight | 302 lb (137 kg) to 306.4 lb (139 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 248 cc to 249 cc |
| Power | 22 hp |
| Torque | 15.2 lb-ft (20.6 Nm) to 15.5 lb-ft (21 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.51 US gal (9.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 15.6 lb (7.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1989 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 | 6.48 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 15.43 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 5.03 lb-ft / 100 lb to 5.13 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.73 cc / lb to 0.82 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 121.8 lb / 100 cc to 136.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% to 5.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 317.6 lb (144.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XV 250 Virago weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XV 250 Virago dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1989, 1990, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000 years, listed wet/running weight is 339.5 lb (154 kg) and listed dry weight is 302 lb (137 kg) to 306.4 lb (139 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha XV 250 Virago lighter or heavier than other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 6th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Yamaha XV 250 Virago years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1989, 1990, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha XV 250 Virago?
Based on the supplied 2.51 US gal (9.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 15.6 lb (7.1 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha XV 250 Virago and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 519.5 lb (235.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha XV 250 Virago power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 6.48 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 23rd percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha XV 250 Virago full-tank weight estimate?
The page calculates about 317.6 lb (144.1 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.
What is the Yamaha XV 250 Virago torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 5.03 lb-ft per 100 lb to 5.13 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Yamaha XV 250 Virago engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.73 cc per lb to 0.82 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.