The Yamaha XV 250 S Virago motorcycle specifications include a 248 cc (15.13 cu in) engine, power of 21 hp (15.3 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 137 kg (302 lb).
Key specifications
The 1995 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha XV 250 S Virago 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 61% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 36th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 55% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 33rd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 14% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 6th 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.
21 hp — more powerful than about 36% of Yamaha models with power data.
248 cc — larger displacement than about 33% of Yamaha models.
685 mm — taller than about 6% of Yamaha models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.153 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 153.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 84.7 hp/L |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 248 cc (15.13 cu in) |
| Power | 21 hp (15.3 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 20.6 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.2 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 137 kg (302 lb) |
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| Seat height | 685 mm (27.0 inches) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1533 hp/kg |
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