Yamaha XV250 Virago (V-Star): review, history, specs

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Class: cruiser

Production: 1988+

Also called: Yamaha Virago 250, Yamaha V-Star 250

Models
Yamaha XV250 Route 66

(USA)

1988-1990

Yamaha XV250 Virago

(Europe, Japan)

1988-1994

Yamaha XV250 Virago / V-Star

(Europe, Japan, USA and other)

1995+

Yamaha XV250 Route 66 (1988-1990)
Yamaha XV250 Virago (1988-1994)
Yamaha XV250 Virago / V-Star (1995+)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1988 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha XV250 Route 66 / Virago

Code: XV250U; 3DN1

1989 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha XV250 Route 66 / Virago

Code: XV250W; 3LU1, 3LS1, 3LW1, 3DN2

1990 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha XV250 Route 66 / Virago

Code: XV250A; 3DN3

1991 Japan, Europe Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago

Code: 3DM5, 3DM6, 3LS1

1992 Japan, Europe Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago

Code: 3DM7, 3DM8, 3LS2, 3LW2, 3LU2

1994 Japan, Europe Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago

Code: 3DM9, 3DMA, 3DMB, 3DMC, 3DN4, 3LS5, 3LS6, 3LU3, 3LW3

1995 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago

Code: XV250G; 3LW4, 3LW5, 3LS7, 3LS8, 3LS9, 3DN5, 3LU4, 3LU5

1996 USA, Europe, Japan Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago

Code: XV250H; 3LW6, 3SLB, 3LU6, 3LSC, 3DN6; 3DMF, 3DMD, 3DME

1997 USA, Europe, Brazil Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago

Code: XV250J; 3LW8, 3LSJ, 3LU8, 3LSH, 3DN7; 4XT1

1998 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago

Code: XV250K; 3LW9, 3LU9, 3LSL

1999 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago

Code: XV250L; 3LWA, 3LSM, 3LUA

2000 USA Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago

Code: XV250M

2001 USA Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago

Code: XV250N

2002 USA Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago

Code: XV250P

2003 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago

Code: XV250R; 2UJD

2004 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago

Code: XV250S; 2UJH

2005 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago

Code: XV250T; 2UJK

2006 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago

Code: XV250V; 2UJP

2007 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago

Code: XV250W1; 2UJT

2008 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star

Code: XV250XR; 2UJW

2009 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star

Code: XV250YR; 46B2

2010 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star

Code: XV250ZB; 46B4

2011 Europe Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star

Code: 46B6

2012 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star

Code: XV250BB; 46B8

2013 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star

Code: XV250D; 46BA

2014 North America, Australia Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star

Code: XV250EW, XV250ER, 46BC

2015 North America, Australia Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star

Code: XV250FL, XV250FB, 46BF

2016 North America, Australia Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star

Code: XV250GW, XV250GR, 46BJ

2017 North America, Australia Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star

Code: XV250HS, 46BM

2018 North America, Australia Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star

Code: XV250JB, 46BR

2019 North America, Australia Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star

Code: XV250K1

2020 North America, Australia Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star
2021 North America, Australia Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star
2022 North America, Australia Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star
2023 North America Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star
2024 North America Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star

Specifications

Yamaha XV250 Virago / V-Star: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2190 mm / 86,2 in
Overall width 815 mm / 32,1 in
Overall height 1140 mm / 44,9 in
Seat height 685 mm / 27,0 in
Wheelbase 1490 mm / 58,7 in
Ground clearance 145 mm / 5,7 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 147 kg / 324 lbs

148 kg / 326 lbs - California

FRAME Type Double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork 33 mm, 140 mm / 5,5 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with twin-shock, 100 mm / 3,9 in
Front tire size 3.00-18 47P
Rear tire size 130/90-15M/C 66P
Front brake Single disc, 282 mm, 2-piston caliper (1-piston caliper, XV250 1988-1994)
Rear brake Drum
Fuel capacity 9,5 l / 2,5 US gal (reserve – 2,6 l)
Trail 120 mm / 4,72 in
Fuel economy / consumption 3,51 l / 100 km (67 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Air-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 2-cylinders V-type
Bore & Stroke 49,0 x 66,0 mm
Displacement 248 cm³ (15,1 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Max. power 23,0 hp (16,9 kW) / 8000 rpm
Max. torque 21,0 Nm (2,2 kg-m) / 6000 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 9,98 sec.[2]
Top speed 121 km/h (75 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 1x Mikuni BDS26
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 3.130
Final reduction
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.642

1.684

1.260

1.000

0.821

ELECTRICAL Ignition TCI
Alternator A.C. magneto 14V 25A at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-6Ah

Images

Yamaha XV250 Virago / V-Star: images, gallery.

Yamaha XV250 Route 66
Yamaha XV250 Route 66
Yamaha V-Star 250
Yamaha V-Star 250
Yamaha V-Star 250
Yamaha V-Star 250

Videos

Yamaha XV250 Virago / V-Star: video.

Yamaha Virago 250cc

Manuals

Yamaha XV250 Virago / V-Star: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha Virago 250 (05/1996) | Average MPG
  2. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha Virago 250 (05/1996) | 0-60 mph
  3. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha Virago 250 (05/1996) | Top speed
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