YAMAHA XT-250 (2016-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha XT 250 was a dual-sports motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha over three generations. The first generation debuted in 1980 and was a staple of back roads and farms. The bike appeared in the 1982 First Blood movie ridden by Rambo.

The second generation was released in 1984, and due to emission control considerations, the bike's output was reduced to 17 hp at 7,500 rpm. Also, the bike had redesigned plastics and a more compact fuel tank.

In the third generation, the bike was discontinued in 1991 and reintroduced in 2008 as a replacement for the Yamaha XT 225 due to 250cc class popularity. In 2013, the US model was blessed with a fuel injection system.

In 2016, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha XT-250, a dual-purpose motorcycle perfect for the urban jungle but also capable of handling back roads and off-road trails.

In the visual department, the bike had standard features, such as a high-mounted front fender, a round headlight integrated into a small cowl, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was built around a semi-double-cradle steel frame with a 35 mm telescopic fork on the front and a single shock absorber on the rear, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling.

The braking performance was handled by a 245 mm disc on the front wheel and a 203 mm disc on the rear wheel, engaged by both front and rear hydraulic calipers.