Across 5 covered model years from 2002 to 2007, the Yamaha YZ 250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 284.4 lb (129 kg) and dry weights ranging from 211.6 lb (96 kg) to 233.7 lb (106 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha YZ 250 weight overview
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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How heavy is the Yamaha YZ 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZ 250 is heavier than about 96.7% of 15 Yamaha motocross bikes 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 YZ 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 284.4 lb (129 kg) |
| Dry weight | 211.6 lb (96 kg) to 233.7 lb (106 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.1 US gal (7.94 L) to 2.11 US gal (8 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 13 lb (5.9 kg) to 13.1 lb (6 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 | 0.88 cc / lb to 1.18 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 85 lb / 100 cc to 114.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% to 6.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 224.7 lb (101.9 kg) to 246.7 lb (111.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZ 250 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha YZ 250 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 284.4 lb (129 kg), while dry weight is 211.6 lb (96 kg) to 233.7 lb (106 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha YZ 250 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 97th percentile among 15 compatible Yamaha motocross bikes.
Are all Yamaha YZ 250 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?
A full tank works out to about 13 lb (5.9 kg) to 13.1 lb (6 kg) from the listed 2.1 US gal (7.94 L) to 2.11 US gal (8 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha YZ 250 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 464.4 lb (210.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the difference between Yamaha YZ 250 dry and wet weight?
Available years with both measurements show about 50.7 lb (23 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Yamaha YZ 250 displacement per pound?
The model has about 0.88 cc per lb to 1.18 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Yamaha YZ 250 weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 53.4 lb (24.2 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha motocross bike weight of 231 lb (104.8 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha YZ 250 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.
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.