| Yamaha XT250 | |
| Manufacturer: | Yamaha Motor Company |
| Parent Company: | Yamaha Corporation |
| Production: | 1980–1990, 2008–present |
| Class: | Dual-sport |
The Yamaha XT250 is a motorcycle made by Yamaha Motor Company.
| First generation | |
| Manufacturer: | Yamaha Motor Company |
| Parent Company: | Yamaha Corporation |
| Production: | 1980–1983 |
| Class: | Dual-sport |
| Engine: | 4-stroke 249 cc air-cooled, SOHC, single-cylinder, two valves/cyl |
| Compression: | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed: | 75mi/h |
| Power: | 22bhp @ 8600 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5-speed |
| Tires: | Front: 3.00-21 Rear: 4.60-17 |
| Wet Weight: | 270lbs |
Released in 1980, this dual-sport motorcycle has been a staple of back roads and farms. One was ridden by Rambo in the 1982 movie First Blood.[1]
It also featured in Season 4 of Knight Rider, as Reginald Cornelius III/RC3's bike.
In addition, the XT500 was featured in multiple exciting stunt scenes used throughout the first half of the 1981 James Bond film For Your Eyes Only (film)
| Second generation | |
| Manufacturer: | Yamaha Motor Company |
| Parent Company: | Yamaha Corporation |
| Production: | 1984–1990 |
| Class: | Dual-sport |
| Engine: | 4-stroke 249 cc air-cooled, DOHC, single-cylinder, two valves/cyl |
| Compression: | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed: | 69mi/h |
| Power: | 17bhp @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6-speed |
| Tires: | Front: 3.00-21 Rear: 4.60-17 |
| Wet Weight: | 271lbs |
Starting in 1984, this model had its top-end output reduced to 17 hp @ 7,500 rpm due to emissions control considerations. In addition, this model featured redesigned plastics and a more compact gasoline tank.
| Third generation | |
| Manufacturer: | Yamaha Motor Company |
| Parent Company: | Yamaha Corporation |
| Production: | 2008–present |
| Class: | Dual-sport |
| Engine: | 4-stroke 249 cc air-cooled, SOHC, single-cylinder, two valves/cyl |
| Compression: | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed: | 76mph |
| Power: | 16.2bhp @ 7000 rpm |
| Torque: | 12.9lbft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5-speed |
| Tires: | Front: 2.75-21 Rear: 120/80-18 |
| Wet Weight: | 291lb |
Having been discontinued in 1991 in favor of the Yamaha XT350, this model was reintroduced in 2008, replacing the Yamaha XT225, due to increased popularity of the 250 cc class.[2] The XT250 is branded the SEROW 250 in Japan. In 2013, the USA XT250 received a fuel-injected engine.
In January 2020, Yamaha Japan released the Serow Final Model, discontinuing the little bike due to increasing emission requirements. This is its final year.[3] Yamaha US has continued the model unchanged.
(For the origin of the name, see serow.)