Yamaha DT 250 (1978)

The Yamaha DT 250 is a motorcycle model from 1978 with a two-stroke, single cylinder engine of 246 cc capacity. It has a compression ratio of 6.8:1 and an autolube lubrication system. The motorcycle features a single 28mm Mikuni VM28SS induction system and external-rotor magneto ignition with a six-volt battery. It can produce a maximum power of 17 hp at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 20.7 Nm at 5500 rpm. The transmission is a five-speed unit with a chain final drive and gear ratios ranging from 1st 33/13 to 5th 20/26. The frame consists of a double-downtube, full-cradle, mild-steel frame with a tubular-section, mild-steel swing arm. The front suspension is an oil-damped, coil-spring fork with forward-mounted axle and 195 mm of travel. The rear suspension is a nitrogen-charged mono-shock providing 152 mm of travel. The front and rear brakes are conical hubs with drum brake and rod-actuated drum brake, respectively. The motorcycle comes with 3.00-21 and 4.00-18 tires for the front and rear, respectively. It has a wheelbase of 1420 mm, seat height of 856 mm, ground clearance of 255 mm, and a dry weight of 122 kg. The fuel capacity is 8.5 liters.

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Make Model: Yamaha DT 250