General information |
Motorcycle name
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Yamaha DT 250 |
Year model
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1972 |
Type
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Enduro / offroad |
Rating
|
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Engine and transmission |
Engine size
|
246.0 ccm (15.01 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
|
Single cylinder, two-stroke |
Effect
|
23.0 HP (16.8 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
Torque
|
17.5 Nm (1.8 kgf-m or 12.9 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
Top speed
|
112.7 km/h (70.0 mph) |
Compression
|
6.4:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
70.0 x 64.0 mm (2.8 x 2.5 inches) |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. VM26SH Mikuni |
Fuel control
|
Port control |
Ignition
|
contact breaker point |
Cooling system
|
Air |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
|
Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
|
wet plate |
Fuel consumption
|
2.50 litres/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
|
58.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Front tire
|
3.25-19 |
Rear tire
|
4.00-18 |
Front brakes
|
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes
|
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
111.1 kg (245.0 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.2070 HP/kg |
Fuel capacity
|
9.46 litres (2.50 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
|
manderine orange |
Starter
|
Kick |
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