YAMAHA V-Star 250 (2007-2008) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha V-Star 250, also known as the DragStar 250 or XVS250, was a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 2001. In 2008, the V-Star 250 replaced the Virago 250 with the exact specifications.

In 2008, Yamaha released the V-Star 250, a cruiser machine fitted with a pulled-back handlebar, a two-into-two chromed exhaust system, a two-piece dual seat, a round headlight, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, and wire-spoke wheels.

For suspension, the bike was fitted with a 33 mm telescopic fork on the front, offering 140 mm wheel travel, and a dual shock absorber layout with 100 mm wheel travel on the rear, providing optimum handling capabilities.

In the braking department, the 2018 Yamaha V-Star 250 had a 282 mm drilled disc on the front with a dual-piston caliper and a 130 mm drum braking unit on the rear, offering optimum stopping power.

In the power department, the Yamaha V-Star 250 was brought to life by a 249cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine with 21 hp on tap at 8,000 rpm and 21 Nm (15 lb-ft) torque with a maximum peak at 6,000 rpm.

The 2008 Yamaha V-Star 250 was set in motion by a five-speed manual transmission with a light clutch lever and a final chain drive, pushing the bike to 137 kph (85 mph).