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This motorbike has been rated by 16
persons.
Overall rating
1978 Yamaha XS 250 67.3
Average for touring bikes 67.7
Average for all motorcycles 61.2
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Engine performance
1978 Yamaha XS 250 68.5
Average for touring bikes 73.3
Average for all motorcycles 64.4
Reliability and problem-free driving
1978 Yamaha XS 250 71.2
Average for touring bikes 74.6
Average for all motorcycles 64.6
Fun-factor
1978 Yamaha XS 250 70.7
Average for touring bikes 75.0
Average for all motorcycles 66.5
Value for money
1978 Yamaha XS 250 77.0
Average for touring bikes 71.7
Average for all motorcycles 63.5
Repair and maintenance costs
1978 Yamaha XS 250 70.0
Average for touring bikes 64.3
Average for all motorcycles 58.8
Design and look
1978 Yamaha XS 250 82.2
Average for touring bikes 75.0
Average for all motorcycles 66.0
Offroad capabilities
1978 Yamaha XS 250 49.0
Average for touring bikes 44.7
Average for all motorcycles 51.8
Racing track capabilities
1978 Yamaha XS 250 39.6
Average for touring bikes 49.4
Average for all motorcycles 55.3
Touring capabilities
1978 Yamaha XS 250 74.4
Average for touring bikes 76.8
Average for all motorcycles 59.9
Low accident risk (excellent=low risk)
1978 Yamaha XS 250 70.2
Average for touring bikes 71.8
Average for all motorcycles 61.6
67.3
67.7
61.2
