Yamaha V Star 250
- Production years
- 2008–2026
- Brand
- Yamaha
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YAMAHA V-Star 250 (2013-2014)
Selected year: 2026
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 249 cm³
- Power
- 21 hp (16 kW)
- Wet weight
- 147 kg
- Seat height
- 686 mm
Overview
The Yamaha V Star 250 is a cruiser in the V Star family, produced from 2008 through 2026. For 2026, it has a 249 cm³ air-cooled, four-stroke V-twin producing 21 hp (16 kW); it weighs 147 kg wet and 137 kg dry.
A 686 mm seat height gives the rider a low seating position and can make it easier to reach the ground. At 147 kg wet, the bike’s weight is relevant when maneuvering at low speeds; its chain final drive needs routine cleaning and adjustment.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 49.0 x 66.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 249 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 10.0:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Ignition
- TCI
- Starting
- Electric
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Power
- 21 hp (16 kW)
- Power weight ratio
- 0.1533 HP/kg (dry)
- Clutch
- Multiplate wet clutch
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Dry weight
- 137 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 9.5 L
- Seat height
- 686 mm
- Wet weight
- 147 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,491 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Trail
- 119 mm
Model years
2011
Engine capacity: 249 cm³ → 245.8 cm³
2012
Wet weight: 147 kg → 146.5 kg; Fuel capacity: 9.5 L → 9.1 L
2013
Wet weight: 146.5 kg → 147.9 kg
2015
Engine capacity: 245.8 cm³ → 249 cm³; Fuel capacity: 9.1 L → 9.5 L
2018
Engine capacity: 249 cm³ → 245.8 cm³
2019
Engine capacity: 245.8 cm³ → 249 cm³
2021
Wet weight: 147.9 kg → 147 kg
| Specification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 249 cm³ | 249 cm³ | 249 cm³ | 249 cm³ | 249 cm³ | 249 cm³ |
| Power | 21 hp (16 kW) | 21 hp (16 kW) | 21 hp (16 kW) | 21 hp (16 kW) | 21 hp (16 kW) | 21 hp (16 kW) |
| Wet weight | 147.9 kg | 147.9 kg | 147 kg | 147 kg | 147 kg | 147 kg |
| Seat height | 686 mm | 686 mm | 686 mm | 686 mm | 686 mm | 686 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 9.5 L | 9.5 L | 9.5 L | 9.5 L | 9.5 L | 9.5 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Low seat
The 686 mm seat height can make it easier for riders to put their feet down at stops.
Manageable weight
Its 147 kg wet weight can make parking-lot maneuvering less demanding.
Things to consider
Chain maintenance
The chain final drive needs periodic cleaning and adjustment.
Rider fit
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How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Both feet likely flat
You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.
Seat height
686 mm
Approx. loaded height
656 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 9.5 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
173 km
With 10% reserve
155 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What is the engine size of the 2026 Yamaha V Star 250?
It has a 249 cm³, air-cooled, four-stroke V-twin engine.
How much power does the 2026 Yamaha V Star 250 make?
It produces 21 hp (16 kW).
How tall is the Yamaha V Star 250 seat?
The seat height is 686 mm.
How much does the Yamaha V Star 250 weigh?
It weighs 147 kg wet and 137 kg dry.
