Yamaha TT-R250 (TT250R, Raid): review, history, specs

Class: enduro

Production: 1993-2006

Models
Yamaha TT250R (Open Enduro) (Japan, Europe, Australia) 1993-2004	Yamaha TT250R Raid (Japan) 1994-1996	Yamaha TT-R250 (Europe, North America) 1999-2006
Yamaha TT250R (Open Enduro)	Yamaha TT250R Raid	Yamaha TT-R250

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
1993	Japan	Name: Yamaha TT250R Code: 4GY1
1994	Japan	Name: Yamaha TT250R Raid Code: 4GY3
1995	Japan	Name: Yamaha TT250R + Raid Code: 4RR1 + 4GY5
1996	Japan, UK	Name: Yamaha TT250R (UK); Yamaha TT250R Raid (Japan) Code: 4MR2; 4WA1
1997	Japan	Name: Yamaha TT250R Code: 4RR2
1999	Australia, Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha TT250R (Australia); Yamaha TT-R250 (Europe, North America) Code: 4PX5; 5GF1, 5GF2, 5GF3
2000	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha TT-R250 Code: 5GF4, 5GF5, 5GF6
2001	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha TT250R; Yamaha TT-R250 Code: 4PX7; 5GF7, 5GF8, 5GF9
2002	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha TT250R; Yamaha TT-R250 Code: 4PX8; 5GFA, 5GFB, 5GFC
2003	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha TT250R; Yamaha TT-R250 Code: 4PX9; 5GFD, 5GFF
2004	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha TT250R; Yamaha TT-R250 Code: 4PXA; 5GFH, 5GFG, 5GFJ
2005	North America	Name: Yamaha TT-R250 Code: 5GFK, 5GFL
2006	North America, Europe	Name: Yamaha TT-R250 Code: 5GFN, 5GFP, 5GFR

Specifications

Yamaha TT-R250 (TT250R, Raid): specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2145 mm / 84,4 in – TT250R / Raid 2095 mm / 82,5 in – TT-R250
	Overall width	835 mm / 32,9 in – TT250R / TT-R250 850 mm / 33,5 in – TT250R Raid
	Overall height	1255 mm / 49,4 in – TT250R 1290 mm / 50,8 in – TT250R Raid 1260 mm / 49,6 in – TT-R250
	Seat height	895 mm / 35,2 in – TT250R 875 mm / 34,4 in – TT250R Raid 915 mm / 36,0 in – TT-R250
	Wheelbase	1415 mm / 55,7 in – TT250R 1425 mm / 56,1 in – TT250R Raid 1405 mm / 55,3 in – TT-R250
	Ground clearance	285 mm / 11,2 in – TT250R 265 mm / 10,4 in – TT250R Raid 305 mm / 12,0 in – TT-R250
	Dry weight	113 kg / 249 lbs – TT250R 121 kg / 267 lbs – TT250R Raid
	Curb (wet) weight	124 kg / 273 lbs – TT-R250
FRAME	Type	Semi double cradle (steel)
	Front suspension, travel	43 mm telescopic fork, 280 mm / 11,0 in – TT250R, TT-R250 43 mm telescopic fork, 260 mm / 10,2 in – TT250R Raid
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 180 mm / 7,1 in
	Front tire size	3.00-21 (51P) – TT250R / Raid 80/100-21 (51M) – TT-R250
	Rear tire size	4.60-18 (63P) – TT250R / Raid 100/100-18 (59M) – TT-R250
	Front brake	Single disc, 245 mm, 2-piston caliper
	Rear brake	Single disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper
	Fuel capacity	9,0 l / 2,37 US gal – TT250R 10,0 l / 2,64 US gal – TT-R250 16,0 l / 4,22 US gal – TT250R Raid
	Trail	113 mm / 4,4 in – TT250R 109 mm / 4,3 in – TT250R Raid 108 mm / 4,2 in – TT-R250
	Fuel economy / consumption	2,12 l / 100 km (60 km/h)
ENGINE	Type	Air-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	Single cylinder
	Bore & Stroke	73,0 x 59,6 mm
	Displacement	249 cm³ (15,2 cu in)
	Compression ratio	10.2:1
	Valve train	Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves
	Max. power	30,0 hp (22,0 kW) / 8500 rpm
	Max. torque	27,5 Nm (2,8 kg-m) / 7000 rpm
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)
	Top speed	130 km/h (81 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Carburetor, 1x Teikei Y30P
CARBURETION SYSTEM	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
	Transmission	6-speed
	Final drive	Chain
	Primary reduction	3.083
	Final reduction
	Gear ratio I II III IV V VI	2.466 1.812 1.363 1.080 0.888 0.758
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	CDI
	Alternator	A.C. magneto, 14V 13.5A at 5000 rpm
	Battery capacity	12V-6.5Ah