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