The Yamaha XV 250 Virago (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 154 kg (339.5 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Yamaha XV 250 Virago (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.
About 55% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 37th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 17% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 39th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 27% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 32nd 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.
154 kg — heavier than about 39% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 61%.
9.5 L — larger than about 32% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/90-15 |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.74:1 (Undersquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 49.0 x 66 mm (1.9 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.00-18 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 154 kg (339.5 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.50 L (2.51 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 111.0 km/h (69.0 mph) |
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