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Yamaha XS250 Midnight Special
Manufacturer
Production 1981
Class [[:Category:Standard motorcycles|Standard]] [[Category:Standard motorcycles]]
Engine
Four stroke, 180° parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio 9.3:1
Ignition Coil and cb
Transmission 6 Speed
Frame Welded tubular. Double cradle with single downtube
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Dual shocks, swing arm, 5-position preload adjustable
Brakes Front: Single 267mm disc
Rear: 160mm Drum
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 120/90 x 16
Wheelbase 1375 mm / 54.1 in
Seat Height 770 mm / 30.3 in
Weight 169 kg / 373 lbs (dry),
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal
Manuals Service Manual



Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, 180° parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 9.3:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet multiplate with seven friction and six thrust plates.

Chassis

It came with a 3.00-18 front tire and a 120/90 x 16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 267mm disc in the front and a 160mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks, swing arm, 5-position preload adjustable. The XS250 Midnight Special was fitted with a 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 169 kg / 373 lbs. The wheelbase was 1375 mm / 54.1 in long.

Photos

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Overview

Yamaha XS 250 Midnight Special












Make Model Yamaha XS 250 Midnight Special
Year 1981
Engine Type Four stroke, 180° parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement 248 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 55 х 52.4 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 9.3:1
Lubrication Wet sump
Induction 2x 32mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition Coil and cb
Starting Kick
Max Power 26 hp / 20.1 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque 2.1 kgf-m / 15.2 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Clutch Wet multiplate with seven friction and six thrust plates
Transmission 6 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Frame Welded tubular. Double cradle with single downtube
Front Suspension Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks, swing arm, 5-position preload adjustable
Front Brakes Single 267mm disc
Rear Brakes 160mm Drum
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 120/90 x 16
Rake 27°
Trail 87 mm / 3.43 in
Wheelbase 1375 mm / 54.1 in
Seat Height 770 mm / 30.3 in
Dry Weight 169 kg / 373 lbs
Fuel Capacity 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal
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