The Yamaha IT 250 E motorcycle specifications include a 246 cc (15.01 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 111.6 kg (246 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha IT 250 E 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.
About 55% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 7% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 46th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
246 cc — larger displacement than about 32% of Yamaha models.
12.1 L — larger than about 46% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
832
823
Close to average.
254
181
41% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.50-18 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 309 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.09:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1978 |
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| Category | Enduro / offroad |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 246 cc (15.01 cu in) |
| Torque | 26.5 Nm (2.7 kgf-m or 19.5 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 70.0 x 64 mm (2.8 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 7.8:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. VM 36 SC |
| Ignition | CDI magneto |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Pre-mix |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel |
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| Front suspension | Oil shocks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock |
| Front wheel travel | 279 mm (11.0 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 254 mm (10.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 3.00-21 |
| Rear tire | 4.50-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 111.6 kg (246 lb) |
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| Overall width | 832 mm (32.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 254 mm (10.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.11 L (3.20 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 3.92 L/100 km (25.5 km/l or 60.01 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 90.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 110.0 km/h (68.4 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2339 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Sky blue/black |
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