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| Specifications |  Yamaha V STAR 250Yamaha · 2026 |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance. | 249cc15-cubic-inch (249cc) air-cooled, SOHC 60° V-twin, 2 valves |
Engine configuration | 15-cubic-inch (249cc) air-cooled, SOHC 60° V-twin, 2 valves |
Bore × stroke | 49.0mm x 66.0mm |
Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
Fuel system | Mikuni® 26mm carburetor |
Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
Cooling system | Air-cooled15-cubic-inch (249cc) air-cooled, SOHC 60° V-twin, 2 valves |
| Dimensions and weight | |
Ready-to-ride weightLower weight with fuel and fluids, assessed separately from dry weight. | 146.96kg324 lb / CA Model 326 lb |
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature. | 685.8mm27.0 in |
Declared dimensions | 86.2 in x 28.0 in x 41.7 in |
Wheelbase | 1490.98mm58.7 in |
Ground clearance | 144.78mm5.7 in |
| Consumption and drivetrain | |
Fuel tank capacityA larger tank. Range also depends on fuel consumption. | 9.46L2.5 gal / CA model 2.4 gal |
| Chassis, brakes and suspension | |
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable. | UnknownHydraulic disc, 282mm · 130mm drum |
Front suspension | 33mm fork; 5.5-in travel |
Rear suspension | Dual shocks, adjustable preload; 3.9-in travel |
Front brake | Hydraulic disc, 282mm |
Rear brake | 130mm drum |
Front tyre | 3.00-18 CHENG SHIN C-916 |
Rear tyre | 130/90-15 CHENG SHIN C-915 |
Steering angle | 32.0° |
Trail | 119.38mm4.7 in |
| Fuel and transmission | |
Transmission | 5-speed; multiplate wet clutch |
Final drive | Chain |
| Other declared specifications | |
Fuel Economy** | 78 mpg |
| Data source | Specification source |
| Yamaha V STAR 250 |
|---|
Engine |
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance. |
249cc15-cubic-inch (249cc) air-cooled, SOHC 60° V-twin, 2 valves |
Engine configuration |
| 15-cubic-inch (249cc) air-cooled, SOHC 60° V-twin, 2 valves |
Bore × stroke |
| 49.0mm x 66.0mm |
Compression ratio |
| 10.0:1 |
Fuel system |
| Mikuni® 26mm carburetor |
Ignition |
| TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
Cooling system |
Air-cooled15-cubic-inch (249cc) air-cooled, SOHC 60° V-twin, 2 valves |
Dimensions and weight |
Ready-to-ride weightLower weight with fuel and fluids, assessed separately from dry weight. |
146.96kg324 lb / CA Model 326 lb |
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature. |
685.8mm27.0 in |
Declared dimensions |
| 86.2 in x 28.0 in x 41.7 in |
Wheelbase |
1490.98mm58.7 in |
Ground clearance |
144.78mm5.7 in |
Consumption and drivetrain |
Fuel tank capacityA larger tank. Range also depends on fuel consumption. |
9.46L2.5 gal / CA model 2.4 gal |
Chassis, brakes and suspension |
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable. |
UnknownHydraulic disc, 282mm · 130mm drum |
Front suspension |
| 33mm fork; 5.5-in travel |
Rear suspension |
| Dual shocks, adjustable preload; 3.9-in travel |
Front brake |
| Hydraulic disc, 282mm |
Rear brake |
| 130mm drum |
Front tyre |
| 3.00-18 CHENG SHIN C-916 |
Rear tyre |
| 130/90-15 CHENG SHIN C-915 |
Steering angle |
| 32.0° |
Trail |
119.38mm4.7 in |
Fuel and transmission |
Transmission |
| 5-speed; multiplate wet clutch |
Final drive |
| Chain |
Other declared specifications |
Fuel Economy** |
| 78 mpg |
Data source |
| Specification source |
Green marks an advantage in that specification. “—” means data is unavailable.