YAMAHA V-Star 250 (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2013, Yamaha launched the V-Star 250, a lightweight cruiser part of the V-Star series that comprised machines with various appearances and different engine displacements. The bike was also known in other markets as the XVS250 and DragStar 250.

The 2013 machine came in the same form as the 2012 model, without any modifications, and packed the same features as previous models, including a pulled-back handlebar, a two-piece dual seat, a chromed dual exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels.

In addition, the bike had a round headlight with a chrome housing and a xenon light, a locking gas cap, forward-mounted footpegs for a more relaxed, laid-back riding position, a handlebar-mounted choke lever, flexible turn signals, a steering lock, a helmet lock, push-to-cancel turn signals, and a convenient oil level sight glass.

The bike was built on a high tensile steel frame that provided a stylish profile and a low seat height and was fitted with a 33 mm telescopic fork on the front and five-position spring preload-adjustable shock absorbers on the rear with 100 mm wheel travel.

The braking power was achieved by a dual-piston caliper with a 292 mm disc mounted on the front wheel and a 130 mm drum unit mounted on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.

The 2013 Yamaha V-Star 250 packed underneath its fuel tank 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 at 6,000 rpm