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Specs

New or used
New
Availability
In stock
Colour
Raven
Displacement
249 ccManufacturer specDealer: 249 cc (15 cu. in.)
Cylinders
2Manufacturer specDealer: SOHC 60° V-twin, 2 valves
Cooling
Air-cooledManufacturer specDealer: Air
Transmission
ManualManufacturer specDealer: 5-speed
Final drive
ChainManufacturer spec
Seat height
27 inManufacturer spec
Wheelbase
58.7 inManufacturer spec
Ground clearance
5.7 inManufacturer spec
Fuel capacity
2.5 galManufacturer spec
Model code
XV250T1B
Warranty
1 year (limited factory)Manufacturer spec
Stock #
N/A
All details from the dealer (21)
Stock Number
N/A
Model Type
Sport Heritage

Engine

ELECTRIC START
Easy, dependable electric starting.Manufacturer spec

Top Features

STRONG BRAKES
Front disc brake provides highly controllable stopping power.Manufacturer spec
ULTRA-EFFICIENT ENGINE
Estimated 78 mpg means almost 200 miles between fill-ups.Manufacturer spec

General Information

Stock Number
N/AManufacturer spec

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes
Front - Hydraulic disc, 282 mm Rear - 130 mm drumManufacturer spec
Tires
Front - 3.00-18 CHENG SHIN C-916 Rear - 130 / 90-15 CHENG SHIN C-915Manufacturer spec

Dimensions

Length
86.2 in.Manufacturer spec
Height
41.7 in.Manufacturer spec
Width
28.0 in.Manufacturer spec

Engine

Bore x Stroke
1.9 x 2.6 in. (49.0 x 66.0 mm)Manufacturer spec
Compression Ratio
10.0:1Manufacturer spec
Clutch
Multiplate wetManufacturer spec
Carburetion
Fuel delivery - Mikuni® 26 mm carburetorManufacturer spec
Ignition
Transistor Controlled Ignition (TCI)Manufacturer spec
MPG Rating
Fuel economy** - 78 mpg (**Fuel economy is estimated.)Manufacturer spec

Operational

Front Suspension
33 mm fork Travel - 5.5 in.Manufacturer spec
Rear Suspension
Dual shocks, adjustable preload Travel - 3.9 in.Manufacturer spec
Rake
Caster angle - 32.0°Manufacturer spec
Trail
4.7 in.Manufacturer spec

From the dealer's page

Light and nimble with smooth power and a low seat for easy handling makes it a stylish entry level V-twin.

Price history

Tracked since Oct 16, 2026 · last checked 3h ago

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Timeline

  1. First seen

    Oct 16, 2026

Market context

Comp set: 2024–2028 Yamaha V Star 250 · 32 listings

Median asking
$4,799
across 29 comparable listings
This one
Price not available · call the dealer for price
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