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).
Yamaha YZ250FX 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.
Light Motorcycle
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.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
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.
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
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.
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.