Yamaha XV250 Virago (V-Star): review, history, specs

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Production: 1988+

Also called: Yamaha Virago 250, Yamaha V-Star 250

Models
Yamaha XV250 Route 66 (USA) 1988-1990	Yamaha XV250 Virago (Europe, Japan) 1988-1994	Yamaha XV250 Virago / V-Star (Europe, Japan, USA and other) 1995+
Yamaha XV250 Route 66 (1988-1990)	Yamaha XV250 Virago (1988-1994)	Yamaha XV250 Virago / V-Star (1995+)

History[edit | edit source]

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
1988	USA, Europe	Name: Yamaha XV250 Route 66 / Virago Code: XV250U; 3DN1
1989	USA, Europe	Name: Yamaha XV250 Route 66 / Virago Code: XV250W; 3LU1, 3LS1, 3LW1, 3DN2
1990	USA, Europe	Name: Yamaha XV250 Route 66 / Virago Code: XV250A; 3DN3
1991	Japan, Europe	Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago Code: 3DM5, 3DM6, 3LS1
1992	Japan, Europe	Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago Code: 3DM7, 3DM8, 3LS2, 3LW2, 3LU2
1994	Japan, Europe	Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago Code: 3DM9, 3DMA, 3DMB, 3DMC, 3DN4, 3LS5, 3LS6, 3LU3, 3LW3
1995	USA, Europe	Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago Code: XV250G; 3LW4, 3LW5, 3LS7, 3LS8, 3LS9, 3DN5, 3LU4, 3LU5
1996	USA, Europe, Japan	Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago Code: XV250H; 3LW6, 3SLB, 3LU6, 3LSC, 3DN6; 3DMF, 3DMD, 3DME
1997	USA, Europe, Brazil	Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago Code: XV250J; 3LW8, 3LSJ, 3LU8, 3LSH, 3DN7; 4XT1
1998	USA, Europe	Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago Code: XV250K; 3LW9, 3LU9, 3LSL
1999	USA, Europe	Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago Code: XV250L; 3LWA, 3LSM, 3LUA
2000	USA	Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago Code: XV250M
2001	USA	Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago Code: XV250N
2002	USA	Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago Code: XV250P
2003	USA, Europe	Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago Code: XV250R; 2UJD
2004	USA, Europe	Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago Code: XV250S; 2UJH
2005	USA, Europe	Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago Code: XV250T; 2UJK
2006	USA, Europe	Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago Code: XV250V; 2UJP
2007	USA, Europe	Name: Yamaha XV250 Virago Code: XV250W1; 2UJT
2008	USA, Europe	Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star Code: XV250XR; 2UJW
2009	USA, Europe	Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star Code: XV250YR; 46B2
2010	USA, Europe	Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star Code: XV250ZB; 46B4
2011	Europe	Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star Code: 46B6
2012	USA, Europe	Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star Code: XV250BB; 46B8
2013	USA, Europe	Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star Code: XV250D; 46BA
2014	North America	Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star Code: XV250EW, XV250ER, 46BC
2015	North America	Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star Code: XV250FL, XV250FB, 46BF
2016	North America	Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star Code: XV250GW, XV250GR, 46BJ
2017	North America	Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star Code: XV250HS, 46BM
2018	North America	Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star Code: XV250JB, 46BR
2019	North America	Name: Yamaha XV250 V-Star

Specifications[edit | edit source]

Yamaha XV250 Virago / V-Star: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2190 mm / 86,2 in
	Overall width	815 mm / 32,1 in
	Overall height	1140 mm / 44,9 in
	Seat height	685 mm / 27,0 in
	Wheelbase	1490 mm / 58,7 in
	Ground clearance	145 mm / 5,7 in
	Dry weight
	Curb (wet) weight	147 kg / 324 lbs 148 kg / 326 lbs - California
FRAME	Type	Double cradle (steel)
	Front suspension, travel	Telescopic fork 33 mm, 140 mm / 5,5 in
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with twin-shock, 100 mm / 3,9 in
	Front tire size	3.00-18 47P
	Rear tire size	130/90-15M/C 66P
	Front brake	Single disc, 282 mm, 2-piston caliper (1-piston caliper, XV250 1988-1994)
	Rear brake	Drum
	Fuel capacity	9,5 l / 2,5 US gal (incl. reserve – 2,6 l)
	Trail	120 mm / 4,72 in
	Fuel economy	3,02 l / 100 km (78 mpg)
ENGINE	Type	Air-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	2-cylinders V-type
	Bore & Stroke	49,0 x 66,0 mm
	Displacement	248 cm³ (15,1 cu in)
	Compression ratio	10.0:1
	Valve train	Chain driven SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
	Max. power	23,0 hp (16,9 kW) / 8000 rpm
	Max. torque	21,0 Nm (2,2 kg-m) / 6000 rpm
	0 to 100 km/h	10,0 sec
	Top speed	137 km/h (85 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Carburetor, 1x Mikuni BDS26
CARBURETION SYSTEM	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
	Transmission	5-speed
	Final drive	Chain
	Primary reduction	3.130
	Final reduction
	Gear ratio I II III IV V	2.642 1.684 1.260 1.000 0.821
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	TCI
	Alternator	A.C. magneto 14V 25A at 5000 rpm
	Battery capacity	12V-6Ah