Yamaha XT250 (Serow): review, history, specs

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Production: 2005+

Predecessor: Yamaha XT225 (Serow)

Related: Yamaha XG250 Tricker

Models
Yamaha XT250 Serow (Frame: DG11J-) (Japan) 2005-2007	Yamaha XT250 Serow (Frame: DG17J-, Fuel Injected) (Japan) 2008-2018	Yamaha XT250 Serow (Frame: DG31J-, Fuel Injected) (Japan) 2019+
Yamaha XT250 Serow (2005-2007)	Yamaha XT250 Serow (2008-2018)	Yamaha XT250 Serow (2019+)

Models
Yamaha XT250 Touring Serow (Japan) 2012, 2018	Yamaha XT250 Serow (XT250X,Y,Z,A,B) (North America) 2008-2012	Yamaha XT250 Serow (XT250D,E,F,G,H,J,K) (North America) 2013+
Yamaha XT250 Touring Serow	Matching model Yamaha XT250 Serow (Japan, DG11J-, 2005-2007)	Matching model Yamaha XT250 Serow (Japan, DG17J-, 2008-2017)

History[edit | edit source]

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
2005	Japan	Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow Frame: DG11J- Code: 3C51, 3C52
2006	Japan	Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow Code: 3C53, 3C54
2007	Japan	Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow Code: 3C55, 3C57
2008	Japan; North America	Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow; Yamaha XT250X Frame: DG17J- (Japan) Code: 3C56 3C5C; 3C58, 3C59, 3C5A
2009	North America	Name: Yamaha XT250Y Code: 3C5E, 3C5D, 3C5F
2010	Japan; North America	Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow; Yamaha XT250Z Code: 3C5S, 3C5M; 3C5J, 3C5H, 3C5K
2011	North America	Name: Yamaha XT250A Code: 3C5P, 3C5N, 3C5R
2012	Japan; North America	Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow; Yamaha XT250B Code: 3C5Y; 3C5V, 3C5O, 3C5W
2013	North America	Name: Yamaha XT250D Code: 1YB1, 1YB2, 1YB3
2014	Japan; North America	Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow; Yamaha XT250E Code: 1YB9, 1YBF; 1YB5, 1YB6, 1YB7
2015	Japan; North America	Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow; Yamaha XT250F Code: 1YBL; 1YBB, 1YBC, 1YBD
2016	Japan; North America	Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow; Yamaha XT250G Code: 1YBN; 1YBH, 1YBJ, 1YBK
2017	Japan; North America	Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow; Yamaha XT250H Code: B1H1; 1YBR, 1YBS, 1YBT
2018	North America	Name: Yamaha XT250J Code: 1YBX
2019	Japan; North America	Name: Yamaha XT250 Serow; Yamaha XT250K Frame: DG31J- (Japan)

Specifications[edit | edit source]

Yamaha XT250 (Serow): specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2150 mm / 84,6 in
	Overall width	805 mm / 31,7 in
	Overall height	1160 mm / 45,7 in
	Seat height	810 mm / 31,9 in
	Wheelbase	1360 mm / 53,5 in
	Ground clearance	285 mm / 11,2 in
	Dry weight	115 kg / 253 lbs – XT250 Serow (carbureted) 119 kg / 262 lbs – XT250 Serow (fuel-injected)
	Curb (wet) weight	126 kg / 278 lbs – XT250 Serow (carbureted) 130 kg / 287 lbs – XT250 Serow (fuel-injected) 133 kg / 293 lbs – XT250 Serow (2019+)
FRAME	Type	Semi double cradle (steel)
	Front suspension, travel	35 mm telescopic fork, 225 mm / 8,85 in
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 180 mm / 7,1 in
	Front tire size	2.75-21 (45P)
	Rear tire size	120/80-18 (62P)
	Front brake	Single disc, 245 mm, 2-piston caliper
	Rear brake	Single disc, 203 mm, 1-piston caliper
	Fuel capacity	9,8 l / 2,6 US gal – XT250 Serow (Japan, 2005-2007; North America) 9,6 l / 2,5 US gal – XT250 Serow (Japan, 2008-2018) 9,3 l / 2,4 US gal – XT250 Serow (Japan, 2019+)
	Trail	100 mm / 3,9 in – XT250 Serow (Japan, 2005-2007) 106 mm / 4,2 in – XT250 Serow (Japan, 2008+; North America)
	Fuel economy	3,1 l / 100 km (76 mpg)
ENGINE	Type	Air-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	Single cylinder
	Bore & Stroke	74,0 x 58,0 mm
	Displacement	249 cm³ (15,2 cu in)
	Compression ratio	9.5:1 9.7:1 – XT250 Serow (2019+, Japan)
	Valve train	Chain driven SOHC, 2 valves
	Max. power	21,0 hp (16,0 kW) / 7500 rpm – XT250 Serow (carbureted) 19,0 hp (14,0 kW) / 7500 rpm – XT250 Serow (fuel-injected)
	Max. torque	21,0 Nm (2,14 kg-m) / 6500 rpm – XT250 Serow (carbureted) 19,0 Nm (1,9 kg-m) / 6500 rpm – XT250 Serow (2008-2018) 20,0 Nm (2,1 kg-m) / 6000 rpm – XT250 Serow (2019+)
	0 to 100 km/h
	Top speed	120 kmh / 74 mph
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Carburetor, 1x Teikei MV33 – XT250 Serow (2005-2007, Japan; 2008-2012, North America) Fuel Injection, 1x – XT250 Serow (2008+, Japan; 2013+, North America)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
	Transmission	5-speed
	Final drive	Chain
	Primary reduction	3.083
	Final reduction
	Gear ratio I II III IV V	2.846 1.812 1.318 1.035 0.821
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	CDI – XT250 Serow (carbureted) TCI – XT250 Serow (fuel-injected)
	Alternator	A.C. magneto, 190W at 5000 rpm
	Battery capacity	12V-6Ah