The Yamaha XV250 Virago motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 147 kg (324.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha XV250 Virago 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 21% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 35th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 14% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 6th 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.
147 kg — heavier than about 35% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 65%.
685 mm — taller than about 6% of Yamaha models.
9.5 L — larger than about 32% 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.
2,190
2,082
5% above average.
710
823
14% below average.
1,060
1,172
10% below average.
1,490
1,416
5% above average.
685
793
14% below average.
145
181
20% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-18 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Model information
| Year released | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Torque | 60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) |
| 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 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel double cradle |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 33mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Twin shocks, adjustable spring preload |
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 3.00-18 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 147 kg (324.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 139 kg (306.4 lb) |
| Seat height | 685 mm (27.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,190 mm (86.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 710 mm (28.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,060 mm (41.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,490 mm (58.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.50 L (2.51 US gal) |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Raven |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 5 year factory warranty |
| Comments | Sold in Australia. |
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