Yamaha SRV250S
Yamaha SRV 250S | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1993 |
Class | Classic |
Engine | V-Twin, four-stroke, SOHC |
Bore / Stroke | 48.3mm x 48.3mm |
Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
Horsepower | 26.95 HP (20.1 KW) @ 8500RPM |
Torque | 17.7 ft/lbs (24.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Dual shocks |
Brakes | Front: Single disc Rear: Drum |
Front Tire | 90/90-18 |
Rear Tire | 110/90-18 |
Length | 82.52 inches (2096 mm) |
Width | 28.31 inches (719 mm) |
Seat Height | 29.88 inches (759 mm) |
Weight | 143.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Yamaha SRV 250S was a V-Twin, four-stroke, SOHC Classic motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1993. Max torque was 17.7 ft/lbs (24.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 26.95 HP (20.1 KW) @ 8500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was an Air cooled cooled Four stroke, V twin, SOHC. The engine featured a 9.8 : 1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 90/90-18 front tire and a 110/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks. The SRV250S was fitted with a NA fuel tank. The bike weighed just 143.8 kg / 316.5 lbs.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
The Yamaha SRV250 was a "Retro Theme" bike created by Yamaha in 1992 to 1996 to pay homage to the retro Cafe Racers and retro bikes in general of the 1960s and 1970s. The Yamaha SR250 was already on sale but lacked power and finesse and looked a little ordinary and commuter-esque.... If that is even a word!
Yamaha decided instead of using the Single Cylinder 250 or 500cc from the SR500, they chose to put in a 250cc V-Twin (Thats V2 for you non biker folk) from their current XV250 Virago Cruiser (Baby Harley Davidson rip off) into it and hoped for the best...The power and torque from the Virago engine still wasn't what they were aiming for so Yamaha modified and beefed up the engine with a slightly different camshaft profile and decided to make it Dual Carb instead of Single Carb that the XV250, SR250 and SR500 had... Given the lighter weight of the SRV250 compared to the other 3 bikes and more power you can imagine that this bike is alot quicker....and I kid you not...it is... This thing is a wolf in sheeps clothing. Whilst not a Superbike by any means, it is deceptively quick. I urge you to test ride one, one day and notice the power band on the thing..If you have ridden the XV250, SR250 and SR500 you'll notice the difference in torque straight away. It is pretty much on par with the SR500 if not faster. However it is not all about the speed. Lets see what else there is.....
There is the stretched fuel tank designed to replicate the Cafe Racers of the 1960s, definately sets the tone of the bike. From here we can see a Norton Featherbed style frame. Add to that skinny 19 inch wheels and you have a bike that can easily pass as an oldschool vintage bike, only more refined and alot quicker than bikes double the capacity back in the day. And then there is the famous Yamaha reliability, almost up there with Honda.....
Specifications[edit | edit source]
Make Model | Yamaha SRV 250S |
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Year | 1993 - 94 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, V twin, SOHC |
Displacement | 248 cc / 15.0 cu-in |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Bore X Stroke | 49 x 66 mm |
Compression | 9.8 : 1 |
Induction | 2x Mikuni BDS26 carburetors |
Ignition | T.C.I |
Starting | |
Max Power | 27 hp @ 8500 rpm |
Max Torque | 2.5 kgf-m @ 8500 rpm |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Frame | Double-cradle |
Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
Rear Suspension | Dual shocks |
Front Brakes | Single disc |
Rear Brakes | Drum |
Front Tire | 90/90-18 |
Rear Tire | 110/90-18 |
Dimensions | Height 1055 mm / 41.5 in Width 720 mm / 28.3 in Length 2095 mm / 82.4 in |
Seat Height | 760 mm / 29.9 IN |
Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
Dry Weight | 143.8 kg / 316.5 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | NA |