Yamaha XT250 (Serow): review, history, specs

From BikesWiki.com, Japanese Motorcycle Encyclopedia

Class: enduro

Production: 2005+

Predecessor: Yamaha XT225 (Serow)

Related: Yamaha XG250 Tricker

Models
Yamaha XT250 Serow

(Frame: DG11J-)

(Japan)

2005-2007

Yamaha XT250 Serow

(Frame: DG17J-, Fuel Injected)

(Japan)

2008-2018

Yamaha XT250 Serow

(Frame: DG31J-, Fuel Injected)

(Japan)

2019-2020

Yamaha XT250 Serow (2005-2007)
Yamaha XT250 Serow (2008-2018)
Yamaha XT250 Serow (2019-2020)
Models
Yamaha XT250 Touring Serow

(Japan)

2012, 2018

Yamaha XT250 Serow

(XT250X,Y,Z,A,B)

(North America)

2008-2012

Yamaha XT250 Serow

(XT250D,E,F,G,H,J,K)

(North America)

2013+

Yamaha XT250 Touring Serow
Matching model Yamaha XT250 Serow (Japan, DG11J-, 2005-2007) Matching model Yamaha XT250 Serow (Japan, DG17J-, 2008-2018)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2005 Japan Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow

Frame: DG11J-

Code: 3C51, 3C52

2006 Japan Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow

Code: 3C53, 3C54

2007 Japan Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow

Code: 3C55, 3C57

2008 Japan; North America Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow; Yamaha XT250X

Frame: DG17J- (Japan)

Code: 3C56 3C5C; 3C58, 3C59, 3C5A

2009 North America Name: Yamaha XT250Y

Code: 3C5E, 3C5D, 3C5F

2010 Japan; North America Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow; Yamaha XT250Z

Code: 3C5S, 3C5M; 3C5J, 3C5H, 3C5K

2011 North America Name: Yamaha XT250A

Code: 3C5P, 3C5N, 3C5R

2012 Japan; North America Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow; Yamaha XT250B

Code: 3C5Y; 3C5V, 3C5O, 3C5W

2013 North America Name: Yamaha XT250D

Code: 1YB1, 1YB2, 1YB3

2014 Japan; North America Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow; Yamaha XT250E

Code: 1YB9, 1YBF; 1YB5, 1YB6, 1YB7

2015 Japan; North America Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow; Yamaha XT250F

Code: 1YBL; 1YBB, 1YBC, 1YBD

2016 Japan; North America Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow; Yamaha XT250G

Code: 1YBN; 1YBH, 1YBJ, 1YBK

2017 Japan; North America Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow; Yamaha XT250H

Code: B1H1; 1YBR, 1YBS, 1YBT

2018 North America Name: Yamaha XT250J

Code: 1YBX

2019 Japan; North America Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow; Yamaha XT250K

Frame: DG31J- (Japan)

2020 North America, Japan Name: Yamaha XT250; Yamaha XT250 Serow Final Edition (Japan only)

Code: XT250L1

2021 North America Name: Yamaha XT250

Code: XT250M

2022 North America Name: Yamaha XT250

Code: XT250N

2023 North America Name: Yamaha XT250

Code: XT250P

2024 North America Name: Yamaha XT250

Specifications

Yamaha XT250 (Serow): specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2150 mm / 84,6 in
Overall width 805 mm / 31,7 in
Overall height 1160 mm / 45,7 in
Seat height 810 mm / 31,9 in
Wheelbase 1360 mm / 53,5 in
Ground clearance 285 mm / 11,2 in
Dry weight 115 kg / 253 lbs – XT250 Serow (carbureted)

119 kg / 262 lbs – XT250 Serow (fuel-injected)

Curb (wet) weight 126 kg / 278 lbs – XT250 Serow (carbureted)

130 kg / 287 lbs – XT250 Serow (fuel-injected)

133 kg / 293 lbs – XT250 Serow (2019+)

FRAME Type Semi double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel 35 mm telescopic fork, 225 mm / 8,85 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 180 mm / 7,1 in
Front tire size 2.75-21 (45P)
Rear tire size 120/80-18 (62P)
Front brake Single disc, 245 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake Single disc, 203 mm, 1-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 9,8 l / 2,6 US gal – XT250 Serow (Japan, 2005-2007; North America)

9,6 l / 2,5 US gal – XT250 Serow (Japan, 2008-2018)

9,3 l / 2,4 US gal – XT250 Serow (Japan, 2019+)

Trail 100 mm / 3,9 in – XT250 Serow (Japan, 2005-2007)

106 mm / 4,2 in – XT250 Serow (Japan, 2008+; North America)

Fuel economy / consumption 3,1 l / 100 km (76 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Air-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder
Bore & Stroke 74,0 x 58,0 mm
Displacement 249 cm³ (15,2 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.5:1

9.7:1 – XT250 Serow (2019+, Japan)

Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 2 valves
Max. power 21,0 hp (16,0 kW) / 7500 rpm – XT250 Serow (carbureted)

19,0 hp (14,0 kW) / 7500 rpm – XT250 Serow (fuel-injected)

Max. torque 21,0 Nm (2,14 kg-m) / 6500 rpm – XT250 Serow (carbureted)

19,0 Nm (1,9 kg-m) / 6500 rpm – XT250 Serow (2008-2018)

20,0 Nm (2,1 kg-m) / 6000 rpm – XT250 Serow (2019+)

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 10,35 sec.[2]
Top speed 122 km/h (76 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 1x Teikei MV33 – XT250 Serow (2005-2007, Japan; 2008-2012, North America)

Fuel Injection, 1x – XT250 Serow (2008+, Japan; 2013+, North America)

ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 3.083
Final reduction
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.846

1.812

1.318

1.035

0.821

ELECTRICAL Ignition CDI – XT250 Serow (carbureted)

TCI – XT250 Serow (fuel-injected)

Alternator A.C. magneto, 190W at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-6Ah

Images

Yamaha XT250 (Serow): images, gallery.

Yamaha XT250 (Serow)
Yamaha XT250 (Serow)
Yamaha XT250 (Serow)
Yamaha XT250 (Serow)

Videos

Yamaha XT250 (Serow): video.

The 2013 Yamaha XT250

Manuals

Yamaha XT250 (Serow): manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha XT250 (04/2008) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha XT250 (04/2008) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha XT250 (04/2008) | Top speed