1978 Yamaha IT 250 E

General motorcycle information

Model

Yamaha IT 250 E

Year

1978

Engine and transmission

Displacement

15.01 cubic inches (246.0 ccm)

Engine type

Single cylinder, 2 stroke

Power

26.1 horsepowers (19.5 kiloWatts) at 7500 RPM

Torque

19.55 pound-foot/lbf-ft (26.50 Nm / 2.70 kgf-m) at 7000 RPM

Compression

7.8:1

Bore x stroke

4.27 x 3.91 inches (70.0 x 64.0 mm)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Cooling system

Air

Gearbox

5-speed

Transmission type, final drive

Chain

Starter

Kick

Fuel consumption

3.92 litres/100 km, 25.5 km/l or 60.0 mpg

Top speed

110.0 kmh (68.4 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front suspension travel

17.05 inches (279.4 mm)

Rear suspension travel

15.50 inches (254.0 mm)

Front tyre

3.00-21

Rear tyre

4.50-18

Front brake

Expanding brake (drum)

Rear brake

Expanding brake (drum)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight

246.0 pounds (111.6 kg)

Seat height

Wheelbase

Overall width

50.8 inches (832 mm)

Ground clearance

15.5 inches (254 mm)

Fuel capacity

3.20 gallons (12.1 litres)

Oil capacity

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