YAMAHA SR 250 (1980-1984) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha SR 250 was a standard motorcycle powered by a single-cylinder engine, manufactured from 1980 to 1984 in the first generation and from 2001 to 2004 in the second generation. The first generation featured a 249cc engine, and the second packed a 239cc engine.

Both machines featured styling cues from the larger Yamaha SR 500 model. In the United States, the SR 250 was manufactured from 1980 to 1982 and from 1982 to 2002 in Spain. The SR 250 was a commuter bike and shared styling similarities with its older SR 500 and SR 400 siblings.

The 1980 Yamaha SR 250 packed standard features right from the manufacturing plant, including a round headlight, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a single-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a chromed exhaust system, and classic-looking wire-spoke wheels.

The wire-spoke wheels were fitted with a front and rear drum braking unit, delivering reliable stopping power in every condition.

In the suspension department, the Yamaha SR 250 packed a 32 mm telescopic fork on the front and five-way spring preload-adjustable side-mounted shock absorbers on the rear, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for the power figures, the 1980 Yamaha SR 250 took its muscles from a 249cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine, boasting 21 hp with a maximum peak force at 8,000 rpm and 26 Nm (19 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.