Factory Bike Desert 250: history, specs, pictures

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Factory Bike Desert 250
Manufacturer
Also called Desert SM250, Desert SM 250, Desert YR250, Desert YR 250
Production 2004 - 2005
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 67.5mm x 69.8mm
Fuel System carburetor. mikuni tm 38 power-jet
Ignition electronic sem 12 v. / 160w a.v
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: multidisc in oil cath
Suspension Front: marzocchi hydraulic 50 mm
Rear: shock-absorber ohlins
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 90/90-21
Rear Tire 140/80-18
Wheelbase 58.27 inches (1480 mm)
Length 87.8 inches (2230 mm)
Width 32.09 inches (815 mm)
Height 46.46 inches (1180 mm)
Weight 227.08 pounds (103.0 Kg) (dry), 103.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Factory Bike Desert YR250 was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Factory Bike between 2004 and 2005.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 67.5mm bore x 69.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 249.8 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the multidisc in oil cath.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 90/90-21 front tire and a 140/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a marzocchi hydraulic 50 mm while the rear was equipped with a shock-absorber ohlins. The Desert YR250 was fitted with a 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 227.08 pounds (103.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.27 inches (1480 mm) long.