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General information |
Motorcycle name
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Yamaha XT250 |
Year of manufacture
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2008 |
Type
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Enduro / offroad |
Price as new | US$ 4399. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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3.6 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Compression
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9.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Ignition
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CDI |
Cooling system
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Air |
Gearbox
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5-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Rake (fork angle)
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26.0° |
Front suspension
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35mm telescopic fork |
Front wheel travel
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226 mm (8.9 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Swingarm w/rebound-adjustable single shock |
Rear wheel travel
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180 mm (7.1 inches) |
Front tire
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80/70-21 |
Rear tire
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120/80-18 |
Front brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
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245 mm (9.6 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
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203 mm (8.0 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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122.9 kg (271.0 pounds) |
Seat height
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810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1161 mm (45.7 inches) |
Overall length
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2149 mm (84.6 inches) |
Overall width
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805 mm (31.7 inches) |
Ground clearance
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284 mm (11.2 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1359 mm (53.5 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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9.84 litres (2.60 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Black/white |
Starter
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Electric |
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