Yamaha XV250S Virago
Yamaha XV250 Virago | |
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Also called | XV250 Virago (reduced effect), XV 250 Virago (reduced effect), XV250 (reduced effect), XV 250 (reduced effect), XV250S Virago, XV 250 S Virago, XV250, XV 250 Virago, XV 250 |
Production | 1994 - 96 |
Class | Cruiser |
Engine | Four stroke, V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 136.2 km/h |
Ignition | CDI |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Frame | Camshaft Valvetrain Configuration |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Dual shocks |
Brakes | Front: Single 282mm disc Rear: 130mm drum |
Front Tire | 3.00-19 |
Rear Tire | 130/90-15 |
Wheelbase | 1495 mm / 58.9 in |
Seat Height | 685 mm / 27.0 in |
Weight | 137 kg / 302 lbs (dry), 145 kg / 319.6 lbs (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 9.5 Liters / 2.5 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 136.2 km/h.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 10.0:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.00-19 front tire and a 130/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 282mm disc in the front and a 130mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks. The XV250S Virago was fitted with a 9.5 Liters / 2.5 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 137 kg / 302 lbs. The wheelbase was 1495 mm / 58.9 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Yamaha XV 250S Virago
The Yamaha XV250S Virago is a trusty, reliable and easy to ride option on
which to hone your biking skills. If you fancy a big cruiser later on, the
Yamaha XV250S Virago is a great place to start: its got the looks and appears
bigger than a 250, so you wont feel left out down at the Ace. The Yamaha XV250S
Virago's engines peachy and it doesnt suffer the wallow and bad handling many
associate with cruisers.
The Yamaha XV250S Virago's riding position is traditionally cruiser: (very)
low seat, high bars and forward pegs. Suspensions quite hard at the rear,
softer up front and, overall, handlings great. The Yamaha XV250S Viragos light
weight makes for easy steering but get carried away and the pegs touch down
early. Brakes are good and the ride is smooth.
The surprisingly torquey engine has been running these little Yamaha XV250S
Viragos far longer than the bikes have been available in the UK. Great for
cruising in the midrange, it has to be revved harder to stay at the top end.
Gentler riding on A and B roads is where the Yamaha XV250S Virago is most at
home and theres more go in it than youd think. Long treks on motorways are
probably best avoided.
Mechanically sound, the Yamaha XV250S Viragos got that proven engine. As for
the finish, its universally regarded as top notch: well put together, plenty of
shiny chrome and excellent paintwork. Many Yamaha XV250S Viragos are used as
commuters and they still seem to survive pretty well, despite harsh winters.
They certainly need polishing, though.
Make Model | Yamaha XV 250 Virago |
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Year | 1994 - 96 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
Displacement | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
Bore X Stroke | 49 x 66 mm |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Compression | 10.0:1 |
Induction | BDS26 Mikuni carburetor |
Ignition | CDI |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power | 23 hp / 17.1 Kw @ 8000 rpm |
Max Power Rear Tire | 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 Tire | 3.00-19 |
Rear Tire | 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 ¼ Mile | 17.0 sec / 120.8 km/h |
Top Speed | 136.2 km/h |