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|name            = '''Yamaha DT250'''
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|fuel_system      = carburetor
|fuel_system      = carburetor
|ignition        = contact breaker point
|ignition        = contact breaker point
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BEES}} '74-75 , 76-79
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '74-79 <ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 6N6-3B-1}} 76-79<br />{{battery|YUASA 6N4B-2A-3}} '74-75
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 6N4B-2A-3}} '74-75<br />{{battery|YUASA 6N6-3B-1}} 76-79  <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: wet plate <br>
Clutch: wet plate <br>
 
|final_drive      = {{chain|520x}}
|frame            =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-21}}  
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-21}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00-18}}  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00-18}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|rake_trail      =
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Revision as of 16:14, 7 November 2019

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'Yamaha DT250'
Manufacturer
[[Yamaha]]
Also called DT 250F, DT250F, DT 250 MX, DT 250, DT250MX
Production 1971 - 1982
Class [[:Category:Dual sport motorcycles|Dual sport]] [[Category:Dual sport motorcycles]]
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 70.0mm x 64.0mm
Top Speed 68 mph (109 km/h)
Horsepower 15.69 HP (11.7 KW) @ 5400RPM
Torque 12.91 ft/lbs (17.5 Nm) @ 6500RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Ignition contact breaker point
Spark Plug NGK B8ES '74-79 [1]
Battery YUASA 6N4B-2A-3 '74-75
YUASA 6N6-3B-1 76-79 [1]
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet plate
Final Drive Chain: 520x
Brakes Front: expanding brake
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 3.00-21 [1]
Rear Tire 4.00-18 [1]
Weight 244.93 pounds (111.1 Kg) (dry), 135.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 2.50 liters/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg)
Related Yamaha DT125
Competition Harley-Davidson SX250
Kawasaki KE250B
Yamaha DT250
Honda XL250
Value $1,000 - $5,000
Manuals Service Manual


The Yamaha DT250MX was a single cylinder, two-stroke Trail motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1972 and 1982. It could reach a top speed of 68 mph (109 km/h). Max torque was 12.91 ft/lbs (17.5 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 15.69 HP (11.7 KW) @ 5400 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 70.0mm bore x 64.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 246.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a membrane.

Drive

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.

Chassis

It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The DT250MX was fitted with a 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 244.93 pounds (111.1 Kg).


1971


1972


1973 DT250

VIN: 450-002XXX

1975 DT250B


1976 DT250C

1978



In Media

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.