The Yamaha V Star 250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 137 kg (302 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 V Star 250 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 13% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 7th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 27% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 31st 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.
686 mm — taller than about 7% of Yamaha models.
9.5 L — larger than about 31% 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.
2,189
2,082
5% above average.
815
823
Close to average.
1,140
1,172
Close to average.
1,491
1,416
5% above average.
686
793
13% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 130/90-15 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 system | Carburettor. 26mm Mikuni |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel tube |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 33mm fork |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks |
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 137 kg (302 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 686 mm (27.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,189 mm (86.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 815 mm (32.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,140 mm (44.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,491 mm (58.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.46 L (2.50 US gal) |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Black Cherry |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 3599. 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.