YAMAHA XT250 (2017-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2017, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha XT 250, a dual-sports motorcycle that featured the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the previous model without any modifications whatsoever.

The Yamaha XT 250 was a dual-purpose motorcycle made 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 model debuted 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.

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 received a fuel injection system, delivering smoother power and fewer emissions.

The 2017 Yamaha XT 250 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's backbone was 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.

As for the braking power, the 2017 machine had fitted on its wheels a 245 mm disc on the front and a 203 mm disc on the rear, engaged by both front and rear hydraulic calipers.