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Yamaha RD250 (1977)

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Yamaha RD250 (1977)

At a glance

Capacity
247 cc / 15.0 cu-in
Power
30 hp / 22.3 kW @ 7500 rpm
Torque
21 lb-ft / 2.9 kgf-m @ 7000 rpm

The full picture.

The Yamaha RD250 (1977) is a two-stroke motorcycle that features a 247cc parallel twin engine with a bore x stroke of 54 x 54 mm. The engine uses torque induction and has a compression ratio of 6.7:1. It is cooled by air and lubricated by Autolube. The bike is equipped with two Mikuni VM28 SC carburetors and battery/coil ignition with breaker points, starting with a kick. It generates a maximum power of 30 hp at 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 21 lb-ft at 7000 rpm. The clutch is wet multi-plate and has a six-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The gear ratio includes 1st 19.67, 2nd 13.6, 3rd 10.08, 4th 7.59, 5th 6.79, and 6th 6.01. The front suspension is telescopic forks, while the rear suspension has dual shocks. The bike features a single 267mm disc for both front and rear brakes. The dimensions are 1995 mm in length, 830 mm in width, and 1085 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1325 mm and a ground clearance of 150 mm. The Yamaha RD250 has a dry weight of 152 kg and a fuel capacity of 16.5 liters.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha RD 250

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1977
EngineTwo stroke, torque induction, parallel twin
Capacity247 cc / 15.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke54 54 mm
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Compression Ratio6.7:1
LubricationAutolube
Induction2x Mikuni VM28 SC carburetor
IgnitionBattery and coil with breaker points
StartingKick
Max Power30 hp / 22.3 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque21 lb-ft / 2.9 kgf-m @ 7000 rpm
ClutchWet multi-plate
Transmission6 Speed
Final DriveChain
Gear Ratio1st 19.67 / 2nd 13.6 / 3rd 10.08 4th 7.59 / 5th 6.79 / 6th 6.01
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionDual shocks
Front BrakesSingle 267mm disc
Rear BrakesSingle 267mm disc
Front Tyre3.00S-18-4PR
Rear Tyre3.50S-18-4PR
DimensionsLength 1995 mm / 78.5 in Width 830 mm / 32.6 in Height 1085 mm / 42.7 in
Wheelbase1325 mm / 52.1 in
Ground Clearance150 mm / 5.9 in
Dry Weight152 kg / 335 lbs
Fuel Capacity16.5 Liters / 4.2 US gal