Yamaha XV250S Virago (1997-99)

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The Yamaha XV250S Virago is a motorcycle model produced between 1997 and 1999. It has a four-stroke V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 249cc and a 10.0:1 compression ratio. The engine is cooled by air and has a BDS26 Mikuni carburetor and CDI ignition. The motorcycle has a maximum power output of 23 horsepower at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 2.2 kgm at 6000 rpm. The transmission is 5-speed, and the final drive is a chain. The front suspension consists of telescopic forks with 140mm of wheel travel, while the rear suspension has dual shocks with a 100mm wheel travel. The motorcycle has a front single-disc brake and a rear drum brake, with front and rear tire sizes of 3.00-19 and 130/90-15, respectively. The wheelbase measures 1495mm, and the motorcycle has a seat height of 685mm and a ground clearance of 145mm. The dry weight is 137kg, and the fuel capacity is 9.5 liters. The average fuel consumption is 23km/lit, and the braking distance from 60-0/100-0 is 14.9m/42.6m. The standing 1/4 mile time is 17.0 seconds at a speed of 120.8 km/h, and the top speed is 136.2 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 250 Virago

Year: 1997 – 99


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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