Across 5 covered model years from 2002 to 2007, the Yamaha YZ 250 F motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 204.4 lb (92.7 kg) to 213.8 lb (97 kg).
Yamaha YZ 250 F weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Yamaha YZ 250 F?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha YZ 250 F is heavier than about 68.8% of 8 Yamaha motocross bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha YZ 250 F weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 204.4 lb (92.7 kg) to 213.8 lb (97 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc to 250 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.8 US gal (6.81 L) to 1.85 US gal (7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.2 lb (5.1 kg) to 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2002 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 | 1.16 cc / lb to 1.22 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 81.7 lb / 100 cc to 85.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% to 5.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 215.6 lb (97.8 kg) to 217.6 lb (98.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZ 250 F weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha YZ 250 F weigh?
The source data gives 204.4 lb (92.7 kg) to 213.8 lb (97 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha YZ 250 F weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 69th percentile among 8 compatible Yamaha motocross bikes.
Are all Yamaha YZ 250 F model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha YZ 250 F?
A full tank works out to about 11.2 lb (5.1 kg) to 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) from the listed 1.8 US gal (6.81 L) to 1.85 US gal (7 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha YZ 250 F weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 389.4 lb (176.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha YZ 250 F be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 215.6 lb (97.8 kg) to 217.6 lb (98.7 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much heavier is the Yamaha YZ 250 F with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 215.6 lb (97.8 kg) to 217.6 lb (98.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
How many cc does the Yamaha YZ 250 F have per pound?
The model has about 1.16 cc per lb to 1.22 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Yamaha YZ 250 F compare with the median Yamaha motocross bike weight?
The representative dry weight is about 12.6 lb (5.7 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha motocross bike weight of 196.9 lb (89.3 kg) in this dataset.
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.