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A light aluminum frame housing a patented YPVS® Power valve-equipped ripper of an engine results in an awesome power-to-weight ratio. The YZ250 is ready to race out of the crate, complete with a ProTaper® aluminum handlebar, titanium footpegs, gripper seat, and Excel rims. |
General information |
Model
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Yamaha YZ250 |
Year model
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2012 |
Type
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Cross / motocross |
Price as new | US$ 7150. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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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, two-stroke |
Engine details
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Reed-valve inducted |
Compression
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8.9:1 |
Bore x stroke
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66.4 x 72.0 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches) |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Keihin PWK38S |
Ignition
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CDI |
Lubrication system
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Wet sump |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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5-speed |
Clutch
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Multiplate, wet |
Driveline
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Constant-mesh 5-speed |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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 |
Rear wheel travel
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315 mm (12.4 inches) |
Front tire
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80/100-21 |
Rear tire
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110/90-19 |
Front brakes
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Single disc. Hydraulic |
Diameter
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250 mm (9.8 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc. Hydraulic |
Diameter
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245 mm (9.6 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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103.0 kg (227.0 pounds) |
Seat height
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993 mm (39.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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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7.95 litres (2.10 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Blue/White, White/Red |
Factory warranty
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30 Day (Limited Factory Warranty) |
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