The Yamaha XT 250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 124 kg (273.4 lb).
Key specifications
The 1980 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha XT 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 33% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 39% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 27th 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.
124 kg — heavier than about 23% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 77%.
8 L — larger than about 27% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.60-17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.33:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 75.0 x 56.5 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | Expanding brake |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.00-21 |
| Rear tire | 4.60-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 124 kg (273.4 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 8.00 L (2.11 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 121.0 km/h (75.2 mph) |
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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.