2024 Yamaha XT250

Description

Whether commuting to work or hitting the back country for a day of exploring, the ultra-reliable XT250 is a fun-loving dual sport bike that's easy to ride. Light & nimble, with a low seat height, the fuel-injected XT250 offers great versatility. Your adventure starts here.

Key Features

• The 249 cc, air-cooled, fuel-injected, SOHC, 2-valve, 4-stroke single produces easy to use power for daily commuting or exploring the backcountry.

• Electric starting.

• Single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2-valve cylinder head.

• Automatic cam chain tensioner.

• Direct ceramic composite-plated cylinders use "liner-less" bores.

• Lightweight, short-skirt, forged aluminum piston.

Engine

• The 249 cc, air-cooled, fuel-injected, SOHC, 2-valve, 4-stroke single produces easy to use power for daily commuting or exploring the backcountry. 

• Electric starting. 

• Fast, easy, no-hassle starting 

• Single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2-valve cylinder head. 

• straight intake and exhaust tracts for excellent combustion chamber filling and discharge

• basic design for easy, less expensive maintenance

• utilizes easy to adjust conventional rocker arms & screw-type tappet adjusters 

• Automatic cam chain tensioner. 

• reduces mechanical engine noise and maintenance 

• Direct ceramic composite-plated cylinders use "liner-less" bores. 

• ceramic coating sprayed directly on the aluminum block, eliminating the liner and reducing weight

• excellent heat dissipation for consistent power delivery

• coating enhances the thin film of oil between the cylinder and piston, reducing friction and increasing power 

• Lightweight, short-skirt, forged aluminum piston. 

• lightweight design means faster throttle response

• reduced mechanical vibration for excellent durability

• Lightweight, ball-bearing-mounted crankshaft. 

• excellent durability

• fast engine response 

• Engine counter balancer. 

• reduces engine vibration to maximize rider comfort 

• Multi-plate wet clutch is utilized. 

• Clutch lever pull is light and easy. 

• Easy-access element-type oil filter and drain plug for fast oil changes. 

• 33 mm Mikuni throttle body fuel injection system. 

• system uses throttle position sensor (TPS) 

• 10-hole injector for optimum fuel atomization

• fuel injection benefits include choke-free starting, steady idling during warm up, excellent fuel economy and reduced emissions

• 2.8-litre air box 

• located under the seat & utilizes an easy to access viscous (paper type) air filter

• Maintenance-free transistor controlled ignition (TCI). 

• produces a strong spark for fast starts

• provides precise ignition timing / mapping for optimum engine performance at all rpm

• Wide-ratio 5-speed transmission with multi-plate wet clutch. 

• optimized gear ratios for both on- & off-road riding

• 5th gear is an overdrive gear to reduce engine rpm at highway speeds

• clutch lever pull is light & easy 

• Up-swept exhaust system

• exhaust note is quiet and environmentally friendly

• cleanable spark arrestor

• heat shields on header pipe & muffler protect rider & passenger from accidental contact

• Air Induction System (AIS) 

• injects fresh oxygen into the exhaust port to insure complete combustion

• reduces harmful exhaust emissions

Chassis

• Semi-double-cradle steel frame. 

• overall "wet" weight of 132 kg (291 lb) makes the XT250 one of the lightest, most compact dual purpose machines on the market 

• Rugged, box-section steel swingarm

• fitted with easy-to-use eccentric chain adjusters 

• 35 mm KYB fork with 225 mm (8.9") of wheel travel. 

• soaks up the rough stuff, both on-road and off road

• rubber fork boots (gaiters) protect fork seals and tubes from dirt and grit damage 

• Lightweight aluminum lower triple clamp reduces weight. 

• Adjustable link Monocross rear suspension with 180 mm (7.1") of wheel travel. 

• 20 mm (0.8") of threaded spring preload adjustability

• allows rider to adjust spring preload to match load or riding conditions 

• Low 810 mm (31.9") seat height

• creates a low center of gravity for added maneuverability

• inspires confidence by allowing most riders to put both feet on the ground 

• 285 mm (11.2") of ground clearance enhances off-road use. 

• The 245 mm front disc brake with twin-piston Nissin caliper provides plenty of stopping power. 

• 203 mm rear disc brake is squeezed by a single-piston Nissin caliper 

• rugged plastic rear caliper protector

• 9.6-litre steel fuel tank

• in-tank electric fuel pump

• "reserve" portion of the tank is 1.8 liters (low fuel light illuminates) 

• 21" front & 18" rear DID alloy rims. 

• excellent durability

• reduces unsprung weight for enhanced suspension performance 

• Long, YZ-inspired seat. 

• creates a balanced riding position with good rider mobility

• provides roomy comfort for both rider and passenger

• 60/55-watt, enduro-style, halogen headlight 

• small fairing helps reduce wind buffeting at highway speeds 

• Compact digital instrumentation. 

• functions includes: speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, fuel reserve trip meter (counts kilometers since low fuel light illuminated) and clock

• other features include low fuel warning light, engine warning light and self-diagnosis function

Details

• Serrated, folding steel footpegs

• Folding gear shift and rear brake lever tips

• Helmet lock

• Locking steering and fuel cap

• Passenger foot pegs and grab rails

• Durable "O" ring chain

• Oil level sight glass

• Flexible turn signals

• Rubber "boots" on brake and clutch levers help reduce mud and dirt damage/wear

• Low-maintenance, sealed battery (battery should be charged during winter storage)