Yamaha Raptor 250 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha Raptor 250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 142 kg (313 lb).

Key specifications

2009-2012Model years
249 ccDisplacement
142 kgDry weight
729 mmSeat height
9.1 LFuel tank
1,110 mmWheelbase
99 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2009201020112012
Year-specific specification changes

The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
2012Double disc. Hydraulic
Front tire
201020/7-AT10
Rear brakes
2012Single disc. Hydraulic
Rear suspension
2012Swingarm, preload-adjustable
Rear tire
201019/10-AT12
2011201219/10-9

How the Yamaha Raptor 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.

Displacement249 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 55% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 37th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height729 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 8% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 21st percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity9.1 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 30% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 30th 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.

Displacement37th

249 cc — larger displacement than about 37% of Yamaha models.

Seat height21st

729 mm — taller than about 21% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity30th

9.1 L — larger than about 30% 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.

Overall length1,626 mm
This bike

1,626

Yamaha avg

2,082

22% below average.

Overall width1,069 mm
This bike

1,069

Yamaha avg

823

30% above average.

Overall height1,039 mm
This bike

1,039

Yamaha avg

1,172

11% below average.

Wheelbase1,110 mm
This bike

1,110

Yamaha avg

1,416

22% below average.

Seat height729 mm
This bike

729

Yamaha avg

793

8% below average.

Ground clearance99 mm
This bike

99

Yamaha avg

181

45% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 249 cc • Oil & air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,110 mmSeat 729 mmClearance 99 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 20/7-10 front / 19/10-12 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 20/7-10
Rear tire size 19/10-12
Rear tire width 19 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 10%
Rear rim diameter 12 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.28:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Bore × stroke 74.0 x 58 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Cooling system Oil & air
Fuel system Carburettor. Mikuni® 29mm BSR
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition DC-CDI
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Independent double wishbone
Rear suspension Swingarm, preload-adjustable, 7.9-in travel

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 20/7-10
Rear tire 19/10-12

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 142 kg (313 lb)
Seat height 729 mm (28.7 inches)
Overall length 1,626 mm (64.0 inches)
Overall width 1,069 mm (42.1 inches)
Overall height 1,039 mm (40.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,110 mm (43.7 inches)
Ground clearance 99 mm (3.9 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 9.08 L (2.40 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Team Yamaha Blue/White, White/Red
Price as new US$ 4199. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Drivetrain: 2WD; sealed O-ring chain, eccentric adjustment.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.