CruiserModel year 2026Global version
Yamaha V STAR 250

Yamaha V STAR 250

Cruiser · 249 cc

Manufacturer suggested retail price4,799 USDYamaha United States · 2026-09-19
Variant
V STAR 250

Specifications

Engine7 items

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
Engine displacement
249ccSource wording: 15-cubic-inch (249cc) air-cooled, SOHC 60° V-twin, 2 valves
Cooling system
Air-cooledSource wording: 15-cubic-inch (249cc) air-cooled, SOHC 60° V-twin, 2 valves

Fuel and transmission3 items

Transmission
5-speed; multiplate wet clutch
Final drive
Chain
Fuel tank capacity
9.46LSource wording: 2.5 gal / CA model 2.4 gal

Chassis, brakes and suspension8 items

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
119.38mmSource wording: 4.7 in

Dimensions and weight5 items

Declared dimensions
86.2 in x 28.0 in x 41.7 in
Seat height
685.8mmSource wording: 27.0 in
Wheelbase
1490.98mmSource wording: 58.7 in
Ground clearance
144.78mmSource wording: 5.7 in
Ready-to-ride weight
146.96kgSource wording: 324 lb / CA Model 326 lb

Other declared specifications1 items

Fuel Economy**
78 mpg

Sources

Specifications can vary by model year, country and variant.

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