Yamaha Virago 250: history, specs, pictures

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Yamaha Virago 250
Manufacturer
Also called Virago
Production 2005 - 2017
Class Road
Engine
v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 49.0mm x 66.0mm
Fuel System carburetor. 26mm mikuni
Ignition digital tci
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: 33mm telescopic fork
Rear: twin shocks, adjustable spring preload
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 130/90-15
Wheelbase 58.66 inches (1490 mm)
Length 86.22 inches (2190 mm)
Width 27.95 inches (710 mm)
Height 41.73 inches (1060 mm)
Seat Height 26.97 inches (685 mm)
Weight 306.44 pounds (139.0 Kg) (dry), 147.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Yamaha Virago was a v2, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 2005 and 2017.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 49.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 249.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00-18 front tire and a 130/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a 33mm telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a twin shocks, adjustable spring preload. The Virago was fitted with a 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 306.44 pounds (139.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.66 inches (1490 mm) long.

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