Yamaha YZF-R25 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha YZF-R25 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 144 kg (317.5 lb).

Key specifications

2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021Model years
249 ccDisplacement
22.6 Nm @ 10,000 rpmTorque
144 kgWet weight
780 mmSeat height
14 LFuel tank
1,380 mmWheelbase
160 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
201520172018201920202021
Year-specific specification changes

The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
2019202111.6:1
Displacement
20192021250 cc (15.26 cu in)
Front brakes
20172021Single disc. Hydraulic disc, Dual Piston Floating
Front tire
2018110/87-17
2020100/80-17
Rear brakes
20172021Single disc. Hydraulic disc, Single Piston
Rear suspension
20172020Monocross
2021Swingarm
Rear tire
2020130/70-17
Torque
201823.0 Nm (2.3 kgf-m or 17.0 ft.lbs) @ 10,000 rpm
2019202123.6 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.4 ft.lbs) @ 10,000 rpm
Wet weight
2017166 kg (366 lb)
20182021167 kg (368.2 lb)
Fuel capacity
2017201814.30 L (3.78 US gal)
Ignition
20172021TCI

How the Yamaha YZF-R25 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Displacement249 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 55% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 37th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight144 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 23% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 34th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height780 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 39th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity14 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 7% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 57th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,090 mm
This bike

2,090

Yamaha avg

2,082

Close to average.

Overall width720 mm
This bike

720

Yamaha avg

823

13% below average.

Overall height1,135 mm
This bike

1,135

Yamaha avg

1,172

3% below average.

Wheelbase1,380 mm
This bike

1,380

Yamaha avg

1,416

Close to average.

Seat height780 mm
This bike

780

Yamaha avg

793

Close to average.

Ground clearance160 mm
This bike

160

Yamaha avg

181

11% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 249 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,380 mmSeat 780 mmClearance 160 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 110/70-17 front / 140/70-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/70-17
Rear tire size 140/70-17
Front tire width 110 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 140 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 70%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Engine oil capacity 2.40 L (2.54 US qt)
Bore/stroke ratio 1.36:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Torque 22.6 Nm (2.3 kgf-m or 16.7 ft.lbs) @ 10,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 60.0 x 44.1 mm (2.4 x 1.7 inches)
Compression ratio 11.2:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. EFI
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TC
Starter Electric
Lubrication Wet sump
Oil capacity 2.40 L (2.54 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multiple-disc coil spring

Chassis and suspension

Frame Diamond
Front suspension Telescopic forks
Rear suspension Linked monoshock with spring preload adjustment
Front wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel 114 mm (4.5 inches)
Rake 25.0°
Trail 95 mm (3.7 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 110/70-17
Rear tire 140/70-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 144 kg (317.5 lb)
Seat height 780 mm (30.7 inches)
Overall length 2,090 mm (82.3 inches)
Overall width 720 mm (28.3 inches)
Overall height 1,135 mm (44.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,380 mm (54.3 inches)
Ground clearance 160 mm (6.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.00 L (3.70 US gal)

Electrical and instruments

Instruments Multi function LCD instruments

Other specifications

Color options Matte grey, blue

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.