Yamaha XT250 (Serow): review, history, specs
Class: enduro
Production: 2005+
Predecessor: Yamaha XT225 (Serow)
Related: Yamaha XG250 Tricker
| Models | ||
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| 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 |
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| Models | ||
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| 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+ |
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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 |
| 2025 | North America | Name: Yamaha XT250 |
Specifications
Yamaha XT250 (Serow): specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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
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Videos
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Manuals
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