The Yamaha XT250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 122.9 kg (271 lb).
Key specifications
The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha XT250 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.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 66th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 25% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 33rd 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.
810 mm — taller than about 66% of Yamaha models.
9.8 L — larger than about 33% 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.
2,149
2,082
3% above average.
805
823
Close to average.
1,161
1,172
Close to average.
1,359
1,416
4% below average.
810
793
Close to average.
284
181
57% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 80/70-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 120/80-18 |
| Front tire width | 80 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 120 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 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 | Air |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 35mm telescopic fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Swingarm w/rebound-adjustable single shock |
| Front wheel travel | 226 mm (8.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
| Rake | 26.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 80/70-21 |
| Rear tire | 120/80-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 122.9 kg (271 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 810 mm (31.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,149 mm (84.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 805 mm (31.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,161 mm (45.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,359 mm (53.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 284 mm (11.2 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.84 L (2.60 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black/white |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 4399. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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.