The Yamaha IT 250 motorcycle specifications include a 247 cc (15.07 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 95.3 kg (210 lb).
Key specifications
1982Year released
247 ccDisplacement
95.3 kgWet weight
How the Yamaha IT 250 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
Displacement247 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc
About 55% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Yamaha models.
Wet weight95.3 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg
About 49% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 10th percentile across Yamaha models.
This model Yamaha database average
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
Displacement32nd
247 cc — larger displacement than about 32% of Yamaha models.
Wet weight10th
95.3 kg — heavier than about 10% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 90%.
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Single cylinder, two-stroke • 247 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • -21 front / -18 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
-21 |
| Rear tire size |
-18 |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Displacement |
247 cc (15.07 cu in) |
| Cooling system |
Air |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor. Mikuni round 34 mm, intake resonator |
| Fuel control |
Membrane |
| Ignition |
CDI |
| Starter |
Kick |
| Lubrication |
Pre-mix |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Wet plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Steel tubing |
| Front suspension |
Conventional forks |
| Rear suspension |
Mono-x triangular swingarm |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake). cable |
| Rear brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake). mechanical link |
| Front tire |
-21 |
| Rear tire |
-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight |
95.3 kg (210 lb) |
Fuel and emissions
| Reserve fuel capacity |
1.13 L (0.30 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Blue with yellow stickers and black seat |
| Exhaust system |
expansion chamber |
| Comments |
Light-weight wheelie trickster. Excellent for beginners. |
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