Yamaha SRV250S

Yamaha SRV250S
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Production	1993 - 94
Engine	Four stroke, V twin, SOHC
Compression ratio	9.8 : 1
Ignition	T.C.I
Transmission	5 Speed
Frame	Double-cradle
Suspension	Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Dual shocks
Brakes	Front: Single disc Rear: Drum
Front Tire	90/90-18
Rear Tire	110/90-18
Seat Height	760 mm / 29.9 IN
Weight	143.8 kg / 316.5 lbs (dry),
Recommended Oil	Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity	NA
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, V twin, SOHC. The engine featured a 9.8 : 1 compression ratio.

Chassis

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

Yamaha SRV 250S

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.....

Make Model	Yamaha SRV 250S
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