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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Yamaha RD250
|name            = Yamaha RD250
|photo=1975-Yamaha-RD200-WhiteRed-3.jpg
|image            =  
|aka              = RD250, RD250LC
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =  
|production      = 1973 - 1975
|production      = 73-75
|model_year      =
|model_year      =  
|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =  
|successor        =
|successor        =  
|class            = Classic
|class            =  
|engine          = two cylinder parallel twin, two-stroke
|engine          = 250cc
|bore_stroke      = 54.0mm x 54.0mm
|bore_stroke      =  
|compression      = 7.5:1
|compression      =  
|top_speed        = 101 mph (163 km/h)
|top_speed        =  
|power            = 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 8500RPM
|power            =  
|torque          =
|torque          =  
|ignition        =
|ignition        =  
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B8HS}} 73-75
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|B8HS}} 73-75
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 12N5-5A-3B}} 73-75
|battery          = {{battery|12N5-5A-3B}} 73-75
|transmission    = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
|transmission    =  
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
|frame            =  
 
|suspension      =  
|final_drive={{chain|530x92}}
|brakes          =  
|front_sprocket=15T
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-18}} 73-75
|rear_sprocket=40T
|rear_tire    = {{tire|}} 73-75
|frame            =
|rake_trail      =  
|suspension      =
|wheelbase        =  
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|length          =  
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-18}}  
|width            =  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.50-18}}  
|height          =  
|rake_trail      =
|seat_height      =  
|wheelbase        =
|dry_weight      =  
|length          =
|wet_weight      =  
|width            =
|fuel_capacity    =  
|height          =
|oil_capacity    =  
|seat_height      =
|fuel_consumption =  
|dry_weight      =
|turning_radius  =  
|wet_weight      = 158.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil=Yamalube 10w-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|value            = $2000 - $3000
|related          = [[Yamaha RD350]]
|related          = [[Yamaha RD350]]
|competition      = [[Honda CB175]]/[[Honda CB350|CB350]]<br />[[Kawasaki S1]]<br />[[Suzuki T250|Suzuki T250R and T250J]]
|competition      = [[Honda CB175]]/[[Honda CB350|CB350]]<br />[[Kawasaki S1]]<br />[[Suzuki T250|Suzuki T250R and T250J]]
|air_filter={{airfilter|K&N YA-0700}} `73-75<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
}}
The '''[[Yamaha]] RD250''' was a two cylinder parallel twin, two-stroke Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1973 and 1985. It could reach a top speed of 101 mph (163 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 8500 RPM. 
==Engine==
The engine was an air cooled two cylinder transverse parallel twin, two-stroke. A 54.0mm [[bore]] x 54.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 250.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a membrane & power valve.
==Drive==
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.00-18 front [[tire]] and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The RD250 was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. 


The '''Yamaha RD250''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] from 1973 to 1975.
The '''Yamaha RD250''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] from 1973 to 1975.


==1973==
==1973==
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]]
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]][[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]][[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]][[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-3.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]][[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-4.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]][[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-7761-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]][[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-7761-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]][[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-7761-2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]][[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-7761-3.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]][[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-7761-4.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]][[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-7761-5.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]][[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Brown-4360-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Brown]][[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Brown-4360-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Brown]][[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Brown-4360-2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Brown]][[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Brown-4360-3.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Brown]][[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Brown-4360-4.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Brown]]
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]]
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]]
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-3.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]]
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-4.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]]
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-7761-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]]
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-7761-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]]
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-7761-2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]]
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-7761-3.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]]
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-7761-4.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]]
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Blue-7761-5.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue]]
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Brown-4360-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Brown]]
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Brown-4360-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Brown]]
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Brown-4360-2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Brown]]
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Brown-4360-3.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Brown]]
[[Image:1973-Yamaha-RD250-Brown-4360-4.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Yamaha RD250 in Brown]]
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==1974==
==1974==
[[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-214-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-214-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-214-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-214-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-214-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-214-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-214-6.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Brown-8043-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Brown]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Brown-8043-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Brown]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Brown-8043-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Brown]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Brown-8043-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Brown]]
[[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-214-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-214-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-214-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-214-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-214-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-214-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Gold-214-6.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Brown-8043-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Brown]]
[[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Brown-8043-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Brown]]
[[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Brown-8043-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Brown]]
[[Image:1974-Yamaha-RD250-Brown-8043-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha RD250 in Brown]]
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==1975==
==1975==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD200-WhiteRed-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD200 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD200-WhiteRed-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD200 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD200-WhiteRed-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD200 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD200-WhiteRed-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD200 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-6.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-7.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-8.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-9.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-10.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-6.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red]]
File:1975-Yamaha-RD200-WhiteRed-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD200 in White/Red
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File:1975-Yamaha-RD200-WhiteRed-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD200 in White/Red
File:1975-Yamaha-RD200-WhiteRed-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD200 in White/Red
File:1975-Yamaha-RD200-WhiteRed-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD200 in White/Red
File:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
File:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
File:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
File:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
File:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
File:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
File:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-6.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
File:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-7.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
File:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-8.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
File:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-9.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
File:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-3867-10.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
File:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
File:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
File:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
File:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
File:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
File:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
File:1975-Yamaha-RD250-White-Red-4805-6.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD250 in White/Red
File:1975-yamaha-rd250-0.jpg|1975 Yamaha RD250
File:1975-yamaha-rd250-1.jpg|1975 Yamaha RD250
File:1975-yamaha-rd250-2.jpg|1975 Yamaha RD250
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==See Also==
==See Also==
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*[[Yamaha RD350]]
*[[Yamaha RD350]]
*[[Yamaha RD400]]
*[[Yamaha RD400]]
 
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==References==
{{reflist}}
 
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[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:Yamaha RD series]]
[[Category:Yamaha RD series]]
[[Category:Classic motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]

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