General information |
Motorcycle name
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Yamaha YZ250 |
Year
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2008 |
Category
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Cross / motocross |
Price as new | US$ 6399. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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3.8 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Single cylinder, two-stroke |
Compression
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9.2:1 |
Bore x stroke
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66.4 x 72.0 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches) |
Ignition
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CDI |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
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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Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork |
Front wheel travel
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Fully adjustable single shock, 12.4-in travel |
Front tire
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80/80-M21 |
Rear tire
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110/90-M19 |
Front brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
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250 mm (9.8 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
|
245 mm (9.6 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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96.2 kg (212.0 pounds) |
Seat height
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993 mm (39.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1306 mm (51.4 inches) |
Overall length
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2177 mm (85.7 inches) |
Overall width
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828 mm (32.6 inches) |
Ground clearance
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381 mm (15.0 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1481 mm (58.3 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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7.94 litres (2.10 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
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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