Yamaha XT225 (Serow): review, history, specs
Class: enduro
Production: 1985-2007
Successor: Yamaha XT250 (Serow)
| Models | ||
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| Yamaha XT225W Serow
(1KH/1RF/2LN) (Japan) 1985-1987 |
Yamaha XT225W Serow
(3RW) (Japan) 1989-1993 |
Yamaha XT225W Serow
(4JG1/4JG2/4JG3/4JG4) (Japan) 1993-1996 |
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| Models | ||
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| Yamaha XT225WE Serow
(4JG5/4JG6) (Japan) 1997-1998 |
Yamaha XT225WE Serow
(5MP) (Japan) 2000-2004 |
Yamaha XT225
(4BE/5RK) (Europe, North America) 1992-2007 |
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Matching model Yamaha XT225W Serow (Japan, 3RW, 1989-1993) |
History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1985 | Japan | Name: Yamaha XT225W Serow
Code: 1KH |
| 1986 | Japan | Name: Yamaha XT225W Serow
Code: 1RF0 |
| 1987 | Japan | Name: Yamaha XT225W Serow
Code: 2LN0 |
| 1989 | Japan | Name: Yamaha XT225W Serow
Code: 3RW1 |
| 1991 | Japan | Name: Yamaha XT225W Serow
Code: 3RW2 |
| 1992 | Japan; Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha XT225W Serow; Yamaha XT225D
Code: 3RW3, 3RW4; 4BE3 |
| 1993 | Japan; Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha XT225W Serow; Yamaha XT225E
Code: 3RW5, 4JG1; 4BE6 |
| 1994 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha XT225F
Code: 4BE9 |
| 1995 | Japan; Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha XT225W Serow; Yamaha XT225G
Code: 4JG2, 4JG3; 4BEC |
| 1996 | Japan; Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha XT225W Serow; Yamaha XT225H
Code: 4JG4; 4BEF |
| 1997 | Japan; Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha XT225WE Serow; Yamaha XT225J
Code: 4JG5; 4BEJ |
| 1998 | Japan; Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha XT225WE Serow; Yamaha XT225K
Code: 4JG6; 4BEM |
| 1999 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha XT225L
Code: 4BER |
| 2000 | Japan; Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha XT225WE Serow; Yamaha XT225M
Code: 5MP1; 4BEU |
| 2001 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha XT225N
Code: 4BEW (California), 4BEV (USA), 4BEX (Europe) |
| 2002 | Japan; Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha XT225WE Serow; Yamaha XT225P
Code: 5MP2; 4BEY (USA), 5RK1 (California), 5RK2 (Europe) |
| 2003 | Japan; Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha XT225WE Serow; Yamaha XT225R
Code: 5MP3; 5RK3 (USA), 5RK4 (California), 5RK5 (Europe) |
| 2004 | Japan; Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha XT225WE Serow; Yamaha XT225S
Code: 5MP4; 5RK6 (USA), 5RK7 (California), 5RK8 (Europe) |
| 2005 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha XT225T
Code: 5RK9 (USA), 5RKA (California), 5RKB (Europe) |
| 2006 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha XT225V
Code: 5RKC (USA), 5RKD (California), 5RKE (Europe) |
| 2007 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha XT225W
Code: 5RKF (USA), 5RKG (California), 5RKH (Europe) |
Specifications
Yamaha XT225 (Serow): specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2055 mm / 80,9 in – XT225W (1985-1987)
2070 mm / 81,5 in |
| Overall width | 825 mm / 32,5 in – XT225W (1985-1987)
800 mm / 31,5 in – XT225W (1989-1999), XT225 (Europe, North America) 805 mm / 31,7 in – XT225WE (2000-2004) | |
| Overall height | 1160 mm / 45,7 in – XT225W (1985-1999), XT225 (Europe, North America)
1140 mm / 44,9 in – XT225WE (2000-2004) | |
| Seat height | 810 mm / 31,9 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1350 mm / 53,1 in | |
| Ground clearance | 285 mm / 11,2 in | |
| Dry weight | 102 kg / 225 lbs – XT225W (1985-1987)
106 kg / 234 lbs – XT225W (1989-1999), XT225 (Europe, North America) 108 kg / 238 lbs – XT225WE (2000-2004) | |
| Curb (wet) weight | ||
| FRAME | Type | Diamond (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork, 225 mm / 8,85 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock, 190 mm / 7,48 in | |
| Front tire size | 2.75-21 (4PR) – XT225W (1985-1996), XT225 (Europe, North America)
2.75-21 (45P) – XT225WE (1997-2004) | |
| Rear tire size | 120/80-18 (62P) | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 220 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Rear brake | Drum – XT225W (1985-1993), XT225 (Europe, North America)
Single disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper – XT225W (1993-2004, 4JG+) | |
| Fuel capacity | 7,6 l / 2,0 US gal – XT225W (1985-1987)
8,8 l / 2,3 US gal – XT225W (1989-1996), XT225 (Europe, North America) 10,0 l / 2,6 US gal – XT225W (1997-2004) | |
| Trail | 102 mm / 4,0 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 1,67 l / 100 km (60 km/h) – XT225W (1985-1993)
1,85 l / 100 km (60 km/h) – XT225W (1993-1996) 1,82 l / 100 km (60 km/h) – XT225WE (1997-1999) 2,17 l / 100 km (60 km/h) – XT225WE (2000-2004) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Air-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | Single cylinder | |
| Bore & Stroke | 70,0 x 58,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 223 cm³ (13,6 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 2 valves | |
| Max. power | 20,0 hp (14,7 kW) / 8000 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 18,0 Nm (1,9 kg-m) / 7000 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | ||
| Top speed | 120 km/h (74 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 1x Mikuni BST34 |
| ID | ||
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 3.318 | |
| Final reduction | ||
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
2.000 1.428 1.125 0.925 0.793 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | CDI |
| Alternator | A.C. magneto, 14V 10A at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-6Ah | |
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