The Yamaha XS 250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 178 kg (392.4 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Yamaha XS 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.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 48th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 30% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 73rd 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.
178 kg — heavier than about 48% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 52%.
17 L — larger than about 73% 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 | 3.50-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.05:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 55.0 x 52.4 mm (2.2 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-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 | 3.50-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 178 kg (392.4 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 115.0 km/h (71.5 mph) |
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