Yamaha XT 250 (reduced effect) Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha XT 250 (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 125 kg (275.6 lb).

Key specifications

1981Year released
249 ccDisplacement
125 kgWet weight
8 LFuel tank

How the Yamaha XT 250 (reduced effect) 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.

Wet weight125 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 33% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity8 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 39% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 27th 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.

Wet weight23rd

125 kg — heavier than about 23% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 77%.

Fuel capacity27th

8 L — larger than about 27% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 249 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.00-21 front / 4.60-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.00-21
Rear tire size 4.60-17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.33:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 1981

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Bore × stroke 75.0 x 56.5 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.00-21
Rear tire 4.60-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 125 kg (275.6 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 8.00 L (2.11 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 112.0 km/h (69.6 mph)

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