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|manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | |manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | ||
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|production = 1988 - 1990, 1997 - | |production = 1988 - 1990, 1997 - 2012 | ||
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|suspension =Front: 33mm telescopic fork <br> | |suspension =Front: 33mm telescopic fork 5.5 in travel <br> | ||
Rear: twin shocks, adjustable spring preload | Rear: twin shocks, adjustable spring preload, 3.9 in travel | ||
|brakes =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) | |brakes =Front: single disc 282mm <br>Rear: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) 130mm | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.00-18}} | |front_tire = {{tire|3.00-18}} | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|130/90-15}} | |rear_tire = {{tire|130/90-15}} | ||
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Accessories can turn this quarter-liter bike into a nifty cruiser for moderate distances. Adding a windscreen and saddlebags also increase comfort and convenience, making it a great replacement for car commuting and even for a little shopping... | Accessories can turn this quarter-liter bike into a nifty cruiser for moderate distances. Adding a windscreen and saddlebags also increase comfort and convenience, making it a great replacement for car commuting and even for a little shopping... | ||
==2008 Yamaha V-Star 250== | |||
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File:yamaha-v-star-250-2008-2008-1.jpg|600px|2008 Yamaha V-Star 250 | |||
File:yamaha-v-star-250-2008-2008-0.jpg|600px|2008 Yamaha V-Star 250 | |||
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For 2008 the XV250 was re-branded as a V-Star instead of a Virago. Small, light, but nimble and packing more punch than meets the eye, the 2008 MY V-Star 250 is a great entry-point cruiser for both first-time riders or for people in search of an economical commuter with uncompromised cruiser styling. Taking off where the smallest Virago left off, the V-Star 250 proudly displays an air-cooled v-twin engine, with chain final driver and a 5-speed transmission. | |||
American style shorty mufflers add to both aesthetics and the acoustic character, while the removable passenger seat allows riders to transform the bike into a nifty solo machine. Add in plenty of chromed details and optional luggage accessories and you can also take the 2008 MY V-Star 250 for a longer ride. | |||
==2009 Yamaha V-Star 250== | |||
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File:yamaha-v-star-250-2009-2009-3.jpg|600px|2009 Yamaha V-Star 250 | |||
File:yamaha-v-star-250-2009-2009-2.jpg|600px|2009 Yamaha V-Star 250 | |||
File:yamaha-v-star-250-2009-2009-1.jpg|600px|2009 Yamaha V-Star 250 | |||
File:yamaha-v-star-250-2009-2009-0.jpg|600px|2009 Yamaha V-Star 250 | |||
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The 2009 MY V-Star 250 is the perfect proof that big bike styling and small-bike convenience can be efficiently packed together into a machine that serves as both an economical ride and a great entry point for new riders. It's no use riding in fear, on a bike you know you can't control, and Yamaha knows this. So the V-Star 250 quarter liter was designed with useability and convenience in mid: it can carry two persons, and will gladly accept saddlebags and a windshield in case you plan longer rides. | |||
Plus, it is affordable and easy to maintain and will not burden your budget too much, while adding new enjoyment to your everyday life. | |||
==2010 Yamaha V-Star 250== | |||
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File:yamaha-v-star-250-2010-2010-3.jpg|600px|2010 Yamaha V-Star 250 | |||
File:yamaha-v-star-250-2010-2010-2.jpg|600px|2010 Yamaha V-Star 250 | |||
File:yamaha-v-star-250-2010-2010-1.jpg|600px|2010 Yamaha V-Star 250 | |||
File:yamaha-v-star-250-2010-2010-0.jpg|600px|2010 Yamaha V-Star 250 | |||
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Light weight and a seat just 27 inches from the pavement make the V Star 250 a great trainer as well as a great choice for riders who appreciate the fun that comes in small packages. Dual exhausts, plenty of quality chrome and typical Star attention to detail; this is one sharp little cruiser. Front disc brake provides highly controllable stopping power. The V Star 250 achieves fuel economy up to an estimated 78 mpg with a fuel tank that holds 2.5 gallons of gas. | |||
==2011 Yamaha V-Star 250== | |||
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File:yamaha-v-star-250-2011-2011-4.jpg|600px|2011 Yamaha V-Star 250 | |||
File:yamaha-v-star-250-2011-2011-3.jpg|600px|2011 Yamaha V-Star 250 | |||
File:yamaha-v-star-250-2011-2011-2.jpg|600px|2011 Yamaha V-Star 250 | |||
File:yamaha-v-star-250-2011-2011-0.jpg|600px|2011 Yamaha V-Star 250 | |||
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The 2011 MY V-Star 250 is a great proof that even the smallest cruisers can look amazing. The V-Star 250 is the nephew of the old quarter-liter Virago, and takes things further into the realm of glorious entry-point cruisers, The bike retains the small-displacement air-cooled engine, the 5-speed transmission and and skinnier front wheel, while boasting on the chrome details and premium paint, fuel economy and overall affordability. | |||
A great economical commuter the 2011 MY V-Star 250 is a neat educational machine for new riders, and can replace your big-bore cruiser when navigating through the urban jungle. | |||
==2012 Yamaha V-Star 250== | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:yamaha-v-star-250-2012-2012-4.jpg|600px|2012 Yamaha V-Star 250 | |||
File:yamaha-v-star-250-2012-2012-3.jpg|600px|2012 Yamaha V-Star 250 | |||
File:yamaha-v-star-250-2012-2012-2.jpg|600px|2012 Yamaha V-Star 250 | |||
File:yamaha-v-star-250-2012-2012-1.jpg|600px|2012 Yamaha V-Star 250 | |||
File:yamaha-v-star-250-2012-2012-0.jpg|600px|2012 Yamaha V-Star 250 | |||
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Small doesn't necessarily have to be a synonym for lousy, and the 2012 MY V-Star 250 is the perfect proof for this. This quarter-liter cruiser is a great entry-point machine for the new riders and for those who want a small, economic, very nimble city cruiser to replace their 1,8-liter beast for daily errands or commuting. | |||
The V-Star 250 looks great, just like any other Star, with impeccable paint and liberal use of chrome in all the right parts. This machine can ride two-up quite well, and adding saddlebags and a windscreen makes it ready for longer trips, too. | |||
==In Media== | ==In Media== | ||
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/belinda-lolita#yamaha-xv250-virago Belinda: Lolita] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/belinda-lolita#yamaha-xv250-virago Belinda: Lolita] | ||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/parking-wars#yamaha-xv250-virago Parking Wars] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/parking-wars#yamaha-xv250-virago Parking Wars] | ||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/top-gear-usa#yamaha-v-star-250 Top Gear USA] | |||
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[[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]] | [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:2000s motorcycles]] | [[Category:2000s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:2010s motorcycles]] | [[Category:2010s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1990s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XV250, Yamaha]] | [[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XV250, Yamaha]] | ||
[[Category:Entry level cruisers]] | [[Category:Entry level cruisers]] | ||