General |
Year
|
2018
|
2018
|
Manufacturer
|
Yamaha
|
Yamaha
|
Model Name
|
V Star 250
|
V Star 250
|
Trim Name
|
Base
|
Base
|
Generic Type (Primary)
|
Cruiser
|
Cruiser
|
Engine |
Engine Type
|
SOHC 60° V-twin, 4 valves
|
SOHC 60° V-twin, 4 valves
|
Displacement
|
15-cubic-inch (249cc)
|
15-cubic-inch (249cc)
|
Cooling
|
air-cooled
|
air-cooled
|
Bore
|
49.0mm
|
49.0mm
|
Stroke
|
66.0mm
|
66.0mm
|
Compression Ratio
|
10.0:1
|
10.0:1
|
Fuel System
|
Mikuni® 26mm carburetor
|
Mikuni® 26mm carburetor
|
Ignition
|
TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
|
TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
|
Fuel Economy: Combined City/Hwy
|
78 mpg
|
78 mpg
|
Drivetrain |
Transmission
|
5-speed; multiplate wet clutch
|
5-speed; multiplate wet clutch
|
Final Drive
|
Chain
|
Chain
|
Suspension |
Front Suspension
|
33mm fork
|
33mm fork
|
Front Travel (in./cm.)
|
5.5 in
|
5.5 in
|
Rear Suspension
|
Dual shocks, adjustable preload
|
Dual shocks, adjustable preload
|
Rear Travel (in./cm.)
|
3.9 in
|
3.9 in
|
Brakes |
Front braking system
|
Hydraulic disc, 282mm
|
Hydraulic disc, 282mm
|
Rear braking system
|
130mm drum
|
130mm drum
|
Wheels & Tires |
Front Tire
|
3.00-18
|
3.00-18
|
Rear Tire
|
130/90-15
|
130/90-15
|
Dimensions |
Length
|
86.2 in
|
86.2 in
|
Width
|
28.0 in
|
28.0 in
|
Height
|
41.7 in
|
41.7 in
|
Seat Height
|
27.0 in
|
27.0 in
|
Wheelbase
|
58.7 in
|
58.7 in
|
Rake/trail
|
32.0°/4.7 in
|
32.0°/4.7 in
|
Ground Clearance
|
5.7 in
|
5.7 in
|
Capacities |
Fuel Capacity
|
2.5 gal
|
2.5 gal
|
Weights |
Curb Weight
|
326 lb
|
326 lb
|
Warranty |
Warranty
|
1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
|
1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
|
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