Weight on the YZ250F?

[stormer94]

Just curious. I sold my bike, have cash in hand and have narrowed the list sown to the KTM 125sx or the YZ250f. I don't like a heavy bike and am afraid to find out how heavy the 250F is.

I don't race as much as I 'piddle around' with my buddies. So winning isn't as important as fun.

Anybody know the weight? It's not on Yamaha's web site.

Thanks,
Bob

 

[BOWHUNTER]

HEY STORMER
the yz250f weights approx. 225lbs with out fuel. that is a pound or two less the a 250 2 stroke, so if you have ever been on a 250 2 stroke it's about the same. i love mine, as far as starting, so down do the 30sec. routine and it will start on the frist kick!!! good luck :)

 

[slowmo]

Weight of 250F has been reported at approx. 1 pound less than a 2-stroke YZ250. Approximately 227 lbs wet without fuel according to most magazine test results. That should be roughly 20lbs more than a 125 (excluding the new CR). It is approximately 20lbs less than my 426.

If you want to try a 4-stroke and you like 125-class bikes, you should not let the weight factor deter you away from the 250F.

 

[stormer94]

I've got a local dealer for Yamaha, but the guy would rather golf than support or talk about bikes. =0(

If it's only 20 pounds heavier, sounds like I'm leaning toward the 250F. Thanks for the help. :)

 

[zcookie49]

yeah, i went from the Rm125 to the YZ250F.. You really dont notice the change of weight, especially when you are twisting the throttle on straights and hills, its a blast.....when you slow down a bit in turns, you may notice it if you like the light 125, or when you wreck on a hill... but you will get used to it.. its not that significant like this heavy beast...it's a bike of its own. I love it. Now if my ACL reconstruction would just miracuously heal and I could ride, it would be even better.....