Yamaha SR250

Yamaha SR250 (1st gen.)
ManufacturerYamaha Motor Company
Also calledExciter I (US)
Parent companyYamaha Corporation
Production1980–1984
ClassStandard
Engine249 cc (15.2 cu in) SOHC 2-valves per cyl. single
Bore / stroke75.0 mm × 56.5 mm (2.95 in × 2.22 in)
Compression ratio9.2:1
Top speed130 km/h (80 mph)
Power21.0 bhp (15.7 kW) @ 8,000 rpm (claimed)
Torque18.8 lb⋅ft (25.5 N⋅m) @ 6,500 rpm (claimed)
Ignition typeTransistorized electronic ignition
TransmissionMulti-plate wet-clutch, 5-speed sequential manual, chain-drive
Frame typeSteel. Stressed member engine
SuspensionFront: telescopic fork, 140 mm (5.5 in) travel.
Rear:Swingarm, 84 mm (3.3 in) travel
BrakesFront: 159 mm (6.25 in) drum
Rear: 130 mm (5.2 in) drum
TiresYokohama. Front: 3.00-18
Rear: 120/80-16
Rake, trail27.5°, 120 mm (4.8 in)
Wheelbase1,340 mm (52.75 in)
DimensionsW: 710 mm (28.0 in)
Seat height740 mm (29.0 in)
Weight130 kg (287 lb) (½ tank) (wet)
Fuel capacity10 L; 2.2 imp gal (2.7 US gal)
Fuel consumption76 mpg‑US (3.1 L/100 km; 91 mpg‑imp)
RelatedYamaha SR400

The Yamaha SR250 is a single cylinder motorcycle made by Yamaha Motor Company initially from 1980 to 1984 and then 2001 to 2004 for a second generation. It shares styling with the larger Yamaha SR500. The first generation had a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) displacement and the second generation was 239 cc (14.6 cu in).