Engineering:Yamaha XV250
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Short description: Yamaha cruiser motorcycle
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Manufacturer | Yamaha |
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Production | 1988 - Present |
Successor | Yamaha DragStar 250 |
Engine | 249 cc, air-cooled, SOHC, 60-degree V-twin |
Top speed | 85 miles per hour (137 km/h) (claimed) |
Wheelbase | 58.7 in (1,490 mm) |
Weight | 302 lb (137 kg) (dry) |
Fuel consumption | 78 mpg‑US (3.0 L/100 km) |
The Virago 250 is an entry-level cruiser motorcycle built by Yamaha Motor Company. It has a top speed of 75mph. (Claimed top speed of 85)
V Star 250 (2008–present)
In the 2008 model overview, the Virago 250 has been replaced with the V Star 250, but the specs remain very similar to the Virago 250.
- NOTE: Australia still offers the Virago 250 (XV250) as well as the V Star 250 (XVS250),
Specifications
Official[1]
General | |
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Engine Type | 249cc, air-cooled, SOHC, 60-degree V-twin |
Horse power | |
Bore x Stroke | 49mm x 66mm |
Compression Ratio | 10:1 |
Carburetion | 26mm Mikuni |
Ignition | Digital TCI |
Transmission | 5-speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Chassis | |
Suspension/Front | 33mm telescopic fork; 5.5" travel |
Suspension/Rear | Twin shocks w/adjustable spring preload; 3.9" travel |
Brakes/Front | 282mm disc |
Brakes/Rear | 130mm drum |
Tires/Front | 3.00-18 |
Tires/Rear | 130/90-15 |
Dimensions | |
Length | 86.2" (~220 cm) |
Width | 32.1" (~81.5 cm) |
Height | 44.9" (~114 cm) |
Seat Height | 27" (~68.5 cm) |
Wheelbase | 58.7" (~150 cm) |
Ground Clearance | 5.7" (~14.5 cm) |
Dry Weight | 302 lb (~137 kg) |
Fuel Capacity | 2.5 G (~9.5 L) |
Fuel Economy | 78 mpg (~34 km/L) |
Unofficial (Practical)
General | |
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Fuel | Gasoline (Unleaded Petrol) or 1994 and before Super LRP |
Max Load | 350 lbs (~160 kg) |
Instrument Panel | Turn lights, Neutral, Hi-beam |
Mileage between oil changes | 3000 mi (4800 km) |
Air Filter | Foam (wet) |
References
- ↑ 2008 V Star 250 Specifications, Yamaha, http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/products/modelspecs/589/1/specs.aspx, retrieved 2009-06-21
External links
![]() | Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha XV250.
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