Yamaha XV250S Virago (1994-96)

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The Yamaha XV250S Virago is a motorcycle that was manufactured from 1994 to 1996. It has a four stroke, V-Twin cylinder, SOHC engine with a capacity of 249cc and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. It is equipped with a BDS26 Mikuni carburetor, CDI ignition, and has electric starting. It has a maximum power of 23 hp at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 2.2 kgf-m at 6000 rpm. The transmission is five-speed and the final drive is a chain. The front suspension is telescopic forks with a front wheel travel of 140mm and the rear suspension has dual shocks with a rear wheel travel of 100mm. The front brakes are a single 282mm disc while the rear brakes are 130mm drum. The wheelbase is 1495mm with a seat height of 685mm and ground clearance of 145mm. The dry weight is 137 kg and the fuel capacity is 9.5 liters. The braking distance from 60-0 km/h is 14.9m and the standing quarter-mile time is 17.0 seconds with a top speed of 136.2 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 250 Virago

Year: 1994 – 96


Engine: Four stroke, V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 49 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Induction: BDS26 Mikuni carburetor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 23 hp / 17.1 Kw @ 8000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 20.8 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 2.2 kgf-m / 15.9 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in

Frame: Camshaft Valvetrain Configuration
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks
Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.9 in
Front Brakes: Single 282mm disc
Rear Brakes: 130mm drum
Front Tyre: 3.00-19
Rear Tyre: 130/90-15
Wheelbase: 1495 mm / 58.9 in
Seat Height: 685 mm / 27.0 in
Ground Clearance: 145 mm / 4.7 in
Dry Weight: 137 kg / 302 lbs
Wet Weight: 145 kg / 319.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9.5 Liters / 2.5 US gal
Consumption Average: 23 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.9 m / 42.6 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 17.0 sec / 120.8 km/h
Top Speed: 136.2 km/h

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