2018 Yamaha V Star 250. Image credits - Yamaha.
Yamaha's profilation of this bike
Air-cooled, 249cc, 60-degree V-twin engine with a long 66mm stroke produces plenty of bottom-end torque and smooth roll-on power. And it’s the only V-twin engine in its class, too.
General information
Motorcycle name
Yamaha V Star 250
Year of manufacture
2018
Type
Custom / cruiser
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Engine and transmission
Engine size
245.8 ccm (15.00 cubic inches)
Type of engine
V2, four-stroke
Engine details
60-degree V-twin
Compression
10.0:1
Bore x stroke
49.0 x 66.0 mm (1.9 x 2.6 inches)
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor. Mikuni 26mm
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition
Transistor Controlled Ignition
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Chain (final drive)
Clutch
Multiplate wet clutch
Fuel consumption
3.02 litres/100 km (33.1 km/l or 77.89 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
70.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust system
Dual chrome exhausts
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type
Steel tube
Rake (fork angle)
32.0°
Trail
119 mm (4.7 inches)
Front suspension
33mm fork
Front wheel travel
140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear suspension
Dual shocks, adjustable preload, 3.9-in travel
Front tire
3.00-18
Rear tire
130/90-15
Front brakes
Single disc. Hydraulic.
Diameter
282 mm (11.1 inches)
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Diameter
130 mm (5.1 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
147.9 kg (326.0 pounds)
Seat height
686 mm (27.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height
1059 mm (41.7 inches)
Overall length
2189 mm (86.2 inches)
Overall width
711 mm (28.0 inches)
Wheelbase
1491 mm (58.7 inches)
Fuel capacity
9.46 litres (2.50 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options
Frost Silver
Starter
Electric
Factory warranty
1 Year Limited
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