Yamaha XT250 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2008-2023Model years
249 ccDisplacement
122.9 kgDry weight
810 mmSeat height
9.8 LFuel tank
1,359 mmWheelbase
284 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front suspension
20202023Telescopic fork 35mm
Front tire
2009201080/21-.21
201120232.75-21
Rear suspension
20202021Showa monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping.
2022Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping
2023Single shock, adjustable preload
Rear tire
20204.60-17
Fuel capacity
201120129.08 L (2.40 US gal)
202020228.00 L (2.11 US gal)
20239.46 L (2.50 US gal)
Fuel control
20202022Overhead Cams (OHC)
Ignition
20132014TCI
2015TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
20162019Transistor Controlled Ignition
20202023TCI
Rake
2013201728.0°
2018202326.4°

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.

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 height810 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 66th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity9.8 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 25% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 33rd 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 height66th

810 mm — taller than about 66% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity33rd

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.

Overall length2,149 mm
This bike

2,149

Yamaha avg

2,082

3% above average.

Overall width805 mm
This bike

805

Yamaha avg

823

Close to average.

Overall height1,161 mm
This bike

1,161

Yamaha avg

1,172

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,359 mm
This bike

1,359

Yamaha avg

1,416

4% below average.

Seat height810 mm
This bike

810

Yamaha avg

793

Close to average.

Ground clearance284 mm
This bike

284

Yamaha avg

181

57% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,359 mmSeat 810 mmClearance 284 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 80/70-21 front / 120/80-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 80/70-21
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)

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.