The Yamaha X-Max 250 motorcycle specifications include a 249.8 cc (15.24 cu in) engine, power of 19.8 hp (14.5 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, and a listed weight of 164 kg (361.6 lb).
Key specifications
2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012Model years
250 ccDisplacement
19.8 hpPower
20.8 Nm @ 6,250 rpmTorque
164 kgDry weight
785 mmSeat height
12.5 LFuel tank
1,545 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
200620072008201020112012
Year-specific specification changes
The 2006 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Front brakes
2012Single disc. Optional ABS
Fuel system
2010Injection. Electronic Fuel Injection
2011Injection. EFI
2012Injection
Power
200820.9 hp (15.3 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
201020.1 hp (14.7 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Rear brakes
2012Single disc. Optional ABS
Torque
200821.3 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 15.7 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
2010201221.0 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.5 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Clutch
2008Wet, multiple-disc automatic
Front wheel travel
20072012110 mm (4.3 inches)
Fuel capacity
2010201211.80 L (3.12 US gal)
Ground clearance
20102012135 mm (5.3 inches)
Ignition
2008Electronic (ECU)
20102012TCI
Overall height
201020121,337 mm (52.6 inches)
Overall length
201020122,220 mm (87.4 inches)
Overall width
20072008790 mm (31.1 inches)
2010776 mm (30.6 inches)
Rear wheel travel
2007117 mm (4.6 inches)
2008201295 mm (3.7 inches)
Seat height
2008755 mm (29.7 inches)
20102012792 mm (31.2 inches)
How the Yamaha X-Max 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.
Engine power19.8 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp
About 63% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 33rd percentile across Yamaha models.
Displacement250 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc
About 55% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 38th percentile across Yamaha models.
Seat height785 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 44th percentile across Yamaha models.
Fuel capacity12.5 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 46th percentile across Yamaha models.
This model Yamaha database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Single cylinder, four-stroke • 250 cc • Liquid cooled • 19.8 hp
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,545 mmSeat 785 mmClearance 113 mm
120/70-M15 front / 140/70-M14 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
120/70-M15 |
| Rear tire size |
140/70-M14 |
| Power-to-weight ratio |
0.121 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight |
120.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power |
79.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.03:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
249.8 cc (15.24 cu in) |
| Power |
19.8 hp (14.5 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque |
20.8 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.3 ft.lbs) @ 6,250 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
69.0 x 66.8 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
10.0:1 |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor |
| Ignition |
Electronic (C.D.I.) |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Clutch |
Automatic centrifugal |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension |
Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension |
Hydraulic unit swing |
| Front wheel travel |
120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
105 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Single disc |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc |
| Front tire |
120/70-M15 |
| Rear tire |
140/70-M14 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
164 kg (361.6 lb) |
| Seat height |
785 mm (30.9 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,210 mm (87.0 inches) |
| Overall width |
770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,380 mm (54.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,545 mm (60.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance |
113 mm (4.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
12.50 L (3.30 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio |
0.1210 hp/kg |
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