Yamaha XT250 (1981-82)

The Yamaha XT250 is a four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve motorcycle with a 249 cc engine capacity. It was produced from 1981-82 with a compression ratio of 9.2:1 and a maximum power of 22 hp at 8000 rpm, and max torque of 2 kgf-m at 6500 rpm. The bike features a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension has leading axle, coil spring forks and the rear suspension has a swing arm single Kayaba shock. The brakes are 130mm drum for both the front and rear, and the wheels have a 3.00-21 front tyre and a 4.60-17 rear tyre. The bike has a wheelbase of 1395 mm and a seat height of 840 mm, while its dry weight is 114 kg with a fuel capacity of 8 litres. It has an average fuel consumption of 70 mpg and a top speed of 80 mph. The bike takes 16.4 seconds to cover a standing 1/4 mile at a speed of 74.5 miles per hour while the braking distances were not provided.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XT 250

Year: 1981 – 82
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 75 56.5 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Single 28mm Mikuni caruretor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 22 hp / 16.1 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 2 kgf-m / 14.4 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Leading axle, coil spring forks
Rear Suspension: Swing arm single Kayaba shock
Front Brakes: 130mm Drum
Rear Brakes: 130mm Drum
Front Tyre: 3.00-21
Rear Tyre: 4.60-17
Wheelbase: 1395 mm / 54.9 in
Seat Height: 840 mm / 33.0 in
Ground Clearance: 255 mm / 10.0 in
Dry Weight: 114 kg / 251.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 8 Litres / 2.1 US gal
Consumption Average: 70 mpg
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: – / 41.1 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 16.4 sec / 74.5 mph 120 km/h
Top Speed: 80 mph 128.7 km/h