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
The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
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.
About 55% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 37th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 8% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 21st percentile across Yamaha models.
About 30% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 30th 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.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 37% of Yamaha models.
729 mm — taller than about 21% of Yamaha models.
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.
1,626
2,082
22% below average.
1,069
823
30% above average.
1,039
1,172
11% below average.
1,110
1,416
22% below average.
729
793
8% below average.
99
181
45% below average.
Mechanical overview
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) |
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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.