Yamaha XVS250 Dragstar (2016-17)

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The Yamaha XVS250 Dragstar is a motorcycle model from 2016 to 2017. It has a four-stroke, V-twin cylinder, SOHC engine with 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 249cc or 15.1 cu/in. Its compression ratio is 10.0:1 with lubrication through a wet sump. An electric starter and a wet, multiple discs, cable-operated clutch make it easy to handle. The carburetor comes with a 26mm Mikuni BDS26 and the ignition system is TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) with an NGK CR6HSA spark plug. At a peak of 21 hp / 15.4 kW @ 8000 rpm, the bike is also capable of generating a torque of 2.1 kgf-m / 15.2 ft-lb @ 6,000 rpm. The Yamaha XVS250 Dragstar has a transmission with 5 speeds and a final drive via chain. The front suspension has a 33mm telescopic fork with 140mm wheel travel, while the rear suspension features dual shock swinging arm with 100mm wheel travel. The front brake has a single 282mm disc and the rear brake has a 130mm drum. The front and rear tires are 3.00 18 and 130/90-15, respectively. The length of the bike is 2190 mm / 86.2 in, the width is 710 mm / 28 in, and the height is 1060 mm / 41.7 in. The wheelbase is 1490 mm / 58.7 in, and the seat height is 685 mm / 27 in. The dry weight of this bike is 137 kg / 302 lbs, while the wet weight is 147 kg / 324 lbs. The fuel capacity is 9.5 liters / 2.5 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XVS 250 V-Star

Year: 2016 – 17


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 Litres / 2.5 US gal

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