Across the 2022, 2023 and 2025 model years, the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 227.1 lb (103 kg).
Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy weight overview
This sits at the very light end of motorcycle mass, which is especially useful when the bike has to be moved around by hand or held on uneven ground.
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How heavy is the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy is lighter than about 66.7% of 15 Yamaha motocross bikes with compatible weight data.
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 YZ250 Monster Energy weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2022, 2023, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 227.1 lb (103 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.85 US gal (7 L) to 2.11 US gal (8 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) to 13.1 lb (6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2022 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 | 1.1 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 91.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% to 5.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 227.1 lb (103 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy heavy compared with other Yamaha motocross bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 33rd weight percentile among 15 Yamaha motocross bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2022, 2023, 2025 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2025.
How much does the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 1.85 US gal (7 L) to 2.11 US gal (8 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) to 13.1 lb (6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 407.1 lb (184.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How many cc does the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.1 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy feel heavy at low speed?
Its low mass should make hand-moving and parking easier than on most full-size road motorcycles. Seat height and center of mass can still change how manageable it feels.
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.