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YamahaV Star 250

2008-present · V Star 250 (XVS250)

Power
Not available
Torque
Not available
Weight
147kg
wet
Engine
249cc
2 cyl · V-twin
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Launch price (US)USD 3,599

Yamaha XV 250 Virago (the predecessor platform to the V Star 250) — photo by Addvisor
Yamaha XV 250 Virago (the predecessor platform to the V Star 250) — photo by Addvisor · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Yamaha V Star 250 is listed for 1989-present, in 2 versions. Category: Cruiser. Latest version (2008-present · V Star 250 (XVS250)): 249 cc and 147 kg.

Engine

Engine
249cc air-cooled SOHC 60-degree V-twin, 2 valves/cylinder, single 26mm Mikuni carburetor, 10.0:1 compression, carbureted
Displacement
249 cc
Cylinders
2
Configuration
V-twin
Cooling
air-cooled
Transmission
5-speed manual, no reverse, chain final drive
Gears
5
Final drive
chain

Performance

Power
Not available
Power (metric)
Not available
Peak power at
Not available
Torque
Not available
Peak torque at
Not available

Chassis

Front suspension
33mm telescopic fork, 5.5 in (140mm) travel
Rear suspension
Twin shocks, adjustable preload, 3.9 in (100mm) travel
Front tire
3.00-18
Rear tire
130/90-15

Brakes

System
No ABS; conventional single front disc and rear drum
Front
282mm hydraulic disc
Rear
130mm drum

Dimensions

Weight
147 kg
Weight basis
wet
Seat height
686 mm
Fuel capacity
9.5 L

Electronics

Quickshifter
No