The Yamaha XV250S Virago is a motorcycle model produced between 1997 and 1999. It has a four-stroke V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 249cc and a 10.0:1 compression ratio. The engine is cooled by air and has a BDS26 Mikuni carburetor and CDI ignition. The motorcycle has a maximum power output of 23 horsepower at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 2.2 kgm at 6000 rpm. The transmission is 5-speed, and the final drive is a chain. The front suspension consists of telescopic forks with 140mm of wheel travel, while the rear suspension has dual shocks with a 100mm wheel travel. The motorcycle has a front single-disc brake and a rear drum brake, with front and rear tire sizes of 3.00-19 and 130/90-15, respectively. The wheelbase measures 1495mm, and the motorcycle has a seat height of 685mm and a ground clearance of 145mm. The dry weight is 137kg, and the fuel capacity is 9.5 liters. The average fuel consumption is 23km/lit, and the braking distance from 60-0/100-0 is 14.9m/42.6m. The standing 1/4 mile time is 17.0 seconds at a speed of 120.8 km/h, and the top speed is 136.2 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XV 250 Virago
| Year | 1997 – 99 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
