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'Yamaha DT-2 250'
Manufacturer
[[Yamaha]]
Production 1972
Class [[:Category:Enduro motorcycles|Enduro]] [[Category:Enduro motorcycles]]
Engine
Two stroke, single cylinder, air cooled
Bore / Stroke 71.1mm x 71.1mm
Compression ratio 6.8:1
Horsepower 24.0 HP (17.9 KW) @ 7000RPM
Torque 17.7 ft/lbs (24.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
Transmission Gear box: 5-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Dual shocks
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 4.00-18
Wheelbase 54.69 inches (1389 mm)
Length 82.72 inches (2101 mm)
Width 35.0 inches (889 mm)
Seat Height 32.01 inches (813 mm)
Weight 122.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Yamaha DT-2 250 was a Two stroke, single cylinder, air cooled Enduro motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1972. Max torque was 17.7 ft/lbs (24.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 24.0 HP (17.9 KW) @ 7000 RPM.

Engine

A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 246.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.

Chassis

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum 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 wheelbase was 54.69 inches (1389 mm) long.

1972 Yamaha DT-2 250

1972 Yamaha DT-2 250 1972 Yamaha DT-2 250

The Yamaha DT series with monoshock rear suspension was introduced for the 1976 season following the success of similarly-equipped machines in world championship moto-cross. Always confusing, the initials intended to identify the function of many Japanese bikes,