YAMAHA V-Star 250 (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2009, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha V-Star 250, a cruiser machine also known as the DragStar 250 or XVS250, powered by a 249cc air-cooled V-twin engine. The bike was a lightweight entry-level machine in the Cruiser segment, perfect for beginner riders.

In 2009, Yamaha released the V-Star 250, a machine that came unchanged from the previous model, carrying the same engine, suspension, brakes, and appearance. The Yamaha V-Star 250 replaced in 2008 the Yamaha Virago model and kept its specifications.

In the visual department, the 2009 motorcycle featured classic-looking elements, including a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat, a puled-back handlebar, a round headlight with a chromed housing, a chromed exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike's handling was operated by a 33 mm telescopic fork on the front with 140 mm of smooth wheel travel and dual shock side-mounted absorbers with 100 mm wheel travel on the rear, offering optimum handling.

As for the braking power, the bike was fitted with a dual-piston caliper and a 282 mm disc on the front wheel, and a 130 mm drum braking unit on the rear wheel, with optimum stopping power capabilities.

As for the power figures, the 2009 Yamaha V-Star 250 delivered 21 hp with a maximum peak at 8,000 rpm and 21 Nm (15 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm. The power was sent to the rear wheel through a five-speed manual transmission and a final chain drive.