YAMAHA V-Star 250 (2013-2014) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha V-Star 250 was a lightweight cruiser manufactured by Yamaha from 2001. The bike was also called in other markets the XVS250 and DragStar 250. In 2008, the Yamaha V-Star 250 replaced the Virago 250 model, retaining similar specifications.

In 2014, the Japanese maker launched the Yamaha V-Star 250, a small cruiser motorcycle part of the V-Star series, comprised of motorcycles with various appearances and different engine displacements.

The 2014 model came in the same form as previous motorcycles, with a pulled-back handlebar, a two-piece dual seat with a low seating position, a dual chromed exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike packed additional features, including a chromed xenon headlight, a locking gas cap, flexible turn signals, a helmet and steering lock, a handlebar-mounted choke lever for easy access, and forward-mounted footpegs for a more laid-back riding position.

The 2014 Yamaha V-Star 250 was powered by the same 249cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin powerplant as its predecessors and delivered 21 hp at 8,000 rpm and 21 Nm (15 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The braking performance was retained from its siblings, with a dual-piston caliper, a 282 mm disc mounted on the front wheel, and a 130 mm drum unit on the rear, delivering excellent stopping power.

The suspension was also unchanged and packed a 33 mm telescopic fork with 140 mm wheel travel on the front and five-way spring preload-adjustable shocks on the rear, offering excellent handling capabilities.