Yamaha XVS250 Dragstar (2008-09)

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The Yamaha XVS 250 V-Star is a motorcycle manufactured between 2008 and 2009. Its engine is a four-stroke, V-twin cylinder style with a capacity of 249cc and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The bike is air-cooled and features a Mikuni BDS26 carburetor and TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) for its ignition system. It has a maximum power output of 21 hp at 8000 RPM and 2.1 kgf-m of maximum torque at 6,000 RPM. The bike uses a wet, multiple disc clutch and a 5-speed transmission with a final chain drive. It has a front suspension consisting of a 33 mm telescopic fork with a 140mm wheel travel and a rear suspension with dual shock swinging arm with 100mm wheel travel. The front brakes are a single 282 mm disc while the rear brakes are a 130mm drum. The bike’s dimensions are length 2190 mm, width 710 mm, and height 1060 mm with a wheelbase of 1490 mm and a seat height of 685 mm. Its dry weight is 137 kg while its wet weight is 147 kg. The fuel capacity is 9.5 liters or 2.5 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XVS 250 V-Star

Year: 2008 – 09


Engine: Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.1 cu/in
Bore x Stroke: 49 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 26mm Mikuni BDS26 carburetor
Ignition: TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Spark P;ug: NGK, CR6HSA
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 21 hp / 15.4 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 2.1 kgf-m / 15.2 ft-lb @ 6,000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: 33 mm Telescopic fork with 140mm wheel travel.
Rear Suspension: Dual shock Swinging arm with 100mm wheel travel.
Front Brakes: Single 282mm disc
Rear Brakes: 130mm drum
Front Tyre: 3.00 18
Rear Tyre: 130/90-15
Dimensions: Length 2190 mm / 86.2 in Width 710 mm / 28 in Height 1060 mm / 41.7 in
Wheelbase: 1490 mm / 58.7 in
Seat Height: 685 mm / 27in
Dry Weight: 137 kg / 302 lbS
Wet Weight: 147 kg / 324 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9.5 Liters / 2.5 US gal

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