Yamaha SRX250 (1984-86)

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The Yamaha SRX250 was a motorcycle produced from 1984-86, featuring a four-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 249cc. The bike had a maximum power of 32 horsepower and a maximum torque of 2.4 kgf-m at 8500 rpm. The transmission was a six-speed, and the final drive was by chain. The front suspension comprised centre axle 33mm forks, and the rear was a single shock with adjustable spring preload. The bike had a seat height of 780mm and weighed 123 kg dry, and 137 kg wet. The fuel capacity was 9 litres, and the bike had front-wheel travel of 140mm and rear-wheel travel of 100mm. The front brakes feature a single disc and two-piston caliper, while the rear brakes consisted of a drum. The bike’s tyres were 90/90-16 for the front and 100/90-18 for the back. Overall, the Yamaha SRX250 was a reliable, lightweight motorcycle that offered a sporty ride.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha SRX 250

Year: 1984 – 86


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 73 59.6 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Induction: Y22PV Teikei carburetor
Ignition: TCI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 32 hp / 23.8 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque: 2.4 kgf-m / 17.3 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Centre axle 33mm forks
Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.9 in
Rear Suspension: Single shock, adjustable spring preload

Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.9 in
Front Brakes: Single disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 90/90-16
Rear Tyre: 100/90-18
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in
Dry Weight: 123 kg / 371 lbs
Wet Weight: 137 kg / 302 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9 Litres / 2.3 US gal

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