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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Yamaha YZ250 |
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Year
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2008 |
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Category
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Cross / motocross |
| Price as new | US$ 6399. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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Rating
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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Single cylinder, two-stroke |
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Compression
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9.2:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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66.4 x 72.0 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches) |
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Ignition
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CDI |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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5-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Rake (fork angle)
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26.0° |
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Front suspension
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Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork |
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Front wheel travel
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Fully adjustable single shock, 12.4-in travel |
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Front tire
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80/80-M21 |
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Rear tire
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110/90-M19 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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250 mm (9.8 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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245 mm (9.6 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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96.2 kg (212.0 pounds) |
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Seat height
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993 mm (39.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1306 mm (51.4 inches) |
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Overall length
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2177 mm (85.7 inches) |
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Overall width
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828 mm (32.6 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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381 mm (15.0 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1481 mm (58.3 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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7.94 litres (2.10 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Modifications compared to previous model
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500 grams off the front end makes this the quickest turning, best-handling YZ250 ever.
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