Yamaha XV250 Virago (1989-93)

The Yamaha XV 250 Virago was a motorcycle produced between 1989 and 1993. It was powered by a four-stroke, V-twin cylinder engine with a displacement of 249cc and a maximum power of 23 horsepower at 8000 RPM. The bike had a compression ratio of 10.0:1 and was equipped with a BDS26 Mikuni carburetor and CDI ignition. The transmission was a 5-speed with a chain final drive. The front suspension featured telescopic forks and dual shocks at the rear. The bike had a maximum speed of 136.2 km/h and could travel 23 km per liter on average. The XV 250 Virago had a wheelbase of 1495mm, a seat height of 685mm, and a ground clearance of 145mm. It weighed 137kg dry and 145kg with a full fuel tank. The front brake was a single 282mm disc, while the rear brake was a 130mm drum. Standing 1/4 mile time was 17.0 sec, and top speed was 136.2 km/h.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 250 Virago

Year: 1989 – 93

Engine: Four stroke, V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder

Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 49 x 66 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 10.0:1

Induction: BDS26 Mikuni carburetor

Ignition: CDI

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 23 hp / 17.1 Kw @ 8000 rpm

Max Power Rear Tyre: 20.8 hp @ 8000 rpm

Max Torque: 2.2 kgf-m / 15.9 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Telescopic forks

Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in

Frame: Camshaft Valvetrain Configuration

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks

Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.9 in

Front Brakes: Single 282mm disc

Rear Brakes: 130mm drum

Front Tyre: 3.00-19

Rear Tyre: 130/90-15

Wheelbase: 1495 mm / 58.9 in

Seat Height: 685 mm / 27.0 in

Ground Clearance: 145 mm / 4.7 in

Dry Weight: 137 kg / 302 lbs

Wet Weight: 145 kg / 319.6 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 9.5 Liters / 2.5 US gal

Consumption Average: 23 km/lit

Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.9 m / 42.6 m

Standing 1/4 Mile: 17.0 sec / 120.8 km/h

Top Speed: 136.2 km/h