1972 Yamaha DT 250

Yamaha DT 250
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Yamaha DT 250
Yamaha DT 250
Yamaha DT 250
Yamaha DT 250
Yamaha DT 250
Yamaha DT 250

General motorcycle information

Model
Yamaha DT 250
Year
1972
Category
Enduro / offroad
Rating
  3.4 out of 5

Engine and transmission

Displacement
15.01 cubic inches (246.0 ccm)
Engine type
Single cylinder, 2 stroke
Power
23.0 horsepowers (17.1 kiloWatts) at 7000 RPM
Torque
12.91 pound-foot/lbf-ft (17.50 Nm / 1.78 kgf-m) at 6500 RPM
Compression
6.4:1
Bore x stroke
4.27 x 3.91 inches (70.0 x 64.0 mm)
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Port control
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Chain
Starter
Kick
Fuel consumption
2.50 litres/100 km, 40.0 km/l or 94.1 mpg
Top speed
112.7 kmh (70.0 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre
3.25-19
Rear tyre
4.00-18
Front brake
Expanding brake (drum)
Rear brake
Expanding brake (drum)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
245.0 pounds (111.1 kg)
Seat height
-
Wheelbase
-
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
2.50 gallons (9.5 litres)
Oil capacity
-

Further motorcycle information

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