The Yamaha XT250X motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 21 hp (15.3 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 133 kg (293.2 lb).
Key specifications
2011, 2012, 2015Model years
249 ccDisplacement
21 hpPower
21.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpmTorque
133 kgDry weight
790 mmSeat height
11 LFuel tank
1,365 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
201120122015
Year-specific specification changes
The 2011 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Front suspension
2012201535mm telescopic fork
Fuel system
2012Carburettor. Teikei 33mm
Power
201218.8 hp (13.7 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Rear suspension
20122015Swingarm w/rebound-adjustable single shock
Torque
201219.0 Nm (1.9 kgf-m or 14.0 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
Wheelbase
20151,359 mm (53.5 inches)
Fuel capacity
20129.60 L (2.54 US gal)
20159.84 L (2.60 US gal)
Ignition
2015Transistor Controlled Ignition
Overall height
20151,161 mm (45.7 inches)
Overall length
20122,140 mm (84.3 inches)
20152,149 mm (84.6 inches)
How the Yamaha XT250X 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.
Engine power21 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp
About 61% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 36th percentile across Yamaha models.
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 height790 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 49th percentile across Yamaha models.
Fuel capacity11 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L
About 16% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 39th percentile across Yamaha models.
This model Yamaha database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Single cylinder, four-stroke • 249 cc • Oil & air cooled • 21 hp
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,365 mmSeat 790 mmClearance 260 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 110/70-17 front / 130/70-17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
110/70-17 |
| Rear tire size |
130/70-17 |
| Front tire width |
110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio |
70% |
| Front rim diameter |
17 in |
| Rear tire width |
130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio |
70% |
| Rear rim diameter |
17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio |
0.158 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight |
157.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power |
84.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.28:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Power |
21 hp (15.3 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque |
21.0 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.5 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
74.0 x 58 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
9.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder |
2 |
| Cooling system |
Oil & air |
| Fuel system |
Injection |
| Fuel control |
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition |
CDI |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
Pressurized wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
5-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Wet multi-plate coil spring |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension |
35mm telescopic fork, 240mm 9.4-in wheel travel |
| Rear suspension |
Swingarm w/rebound-adjustable single shock. 220mm 8.7-in wheel travel |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Single disc |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc |
| Front tire |
110/70-17 |
| Rear tire |
130/70-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
133 kg (293.2 lb) |
| Seat height |
790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,040 mm (80.3 inches) |
| Overall width |
805 mm (31.7 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,110 mm (43.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,365 mm (53.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance |
260 mm (10.2 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
11.00 L (2.91 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio |
0.1579 hp/kg |
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