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|name            = '''Yamaha GX 250'''
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|engine          = Four stroke parallel twin-cylinder OHC 2 [[valve]] per cylinder
|engine          = Four stroke parallel twin-cylinder OHC 2 [[valve]] per cylinder
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|bore_stroke      = 55.9mm x 55.9mm
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Latest revision as of 20:25, 23 November 2019


Yamaha-gx-250-1979-1979-1.jpg
Yamaha GX 250
Manufacturer
Production 1979
Class Classic
Engine
Four stroke parallel twin-cylinder OHC 2 valve per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 55.9mm x 55.9mm
Compression ratio 9.6:1
Horsepower 24.94 HP (18.6 KW) @ 9500RPM
Transmission Gear box: 6-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-discs
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Dual shocks
Brakes Front: Single disc
Rear: Single disc
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 3.25-18
Weight 168.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Yamaha GX 250 was a Four stroke parallel twin-cylinder OHC 2 valve per cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1979. Claimed horsepower was 24.94 HP (18.6 KW) @ 9500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 55.9mm bore x 55.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 248.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00-18 front tire and a 3.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc in the front and a Single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks.

1979 Yamaha GX 250[edit | edit source]

1979 Yamaha GX 250 1979 Yamaha GX 250

It was the first Yamaha 4-stroke 250cc model. Compared to the 400, its tire size was only one size smaller and the chassis parts were quite the same.