Yamaha YZ250FX Weight (249lb)

Quick answer

Across 11 covered model years from 2015 to 2025, the Yamaha YZ250FX motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 244.9 lb (111.1 kg) to 248.9 lb (112.9 kg).

Wet / running weight244.9 lb (111.1 kg) to 248.9 lb (112.9 kg)
Fuel capacity2 US gal (7.57 L) to 2.2 US gal (8.33 L)
Full tank fuel weight12.4 lb (5.6 kg) to 13.7 lb (6.2 kg)
Model years covered
20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Yamaha YZ250FX weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Yamaha YZ250FX?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZ250FX is lighter than about 69.9% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
248.9 lb (112.9 kg)
68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcyclesMedian: 273.4 lb (124 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight range

Wet / running weight244.9 lb (111.1 kg) – 248.9 lb (112.9 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider398.9 lb (180.9 kg)bike + rider • bike is 62.4% of total mass
180 lb rider428.9 lb (194.5 kg)bike + rider • bike is 58% of total mass
210 lb rider458.9 lb (208.2 kg)bike + rider • bike is 54.2% of total mass

Yamaha YZ250FX weight & related specs

Model years covered 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Wet / running weight 244.9 lb (111.1 kg) to 248.9 lb (112.9 kg)
Engine displacement 250 cc
Fuel capacity 2 US gal (7.57 L) to 2.2 US gal (8.33 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) to 13.7 lb (6.2 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 2015 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.

Wet / running weight
2020-2023244.9 lb (111.1 kg)
Fuel capacity
2020-20232.2 US gal (8.33 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
2020-202313.7 lb (6.2 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1 cc / lb to 1.02 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 98 lb / 100 cc to 99.6 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5% to 5.6%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZ250FX is lighter than about 69.9% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 2 US gal (7.57 L) to 2.2 US gal (8.33 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) to 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Yamaha curb-weight specification.
Weight is not identical across every model year in this page. Use the year-specific section rather than assuming one figure applies to every YZ250FX.

Yamaha YZ250FX weight FAQ

How much does the Yamaha YZ250FX weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 244.9 lb (111.1 kg) to 248.9 lb (112.9 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Yamaha YZ250FX weight compare with similar Yamahas?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 69.9% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles with the same weight basis.

Are all Yamaha YZ250FX 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 YZ250FX?

A full tank works out to about 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) to 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) from the listed 2 US gal (7.57 L) to 2.2 US gal (8.33 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Yamaha YZ250FX weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 428.9 lb (194.5 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How many cc does the Yamaha YZ250FX have per pound?

The model has about 1 cc per lb to 1.02 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 YZ250FX compare with the median Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 24.5 lb (11.1 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 273.4 lb (124 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Yamaha YZ250FX easy to move around by hand?

By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.

Official information note

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.