1972 Yamaha DT 250

Yamaha DT 250
Picture credits: DT 250 1F in Georgia - total original except period Preston Petty Front Fender - Vin 151338 less than 2600 original miles. Click for large image of the 1972 Yamaha DT 250
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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