Yamaha XT 250
- Production years
- 1984–2026
- Brand
- Yamaha
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Selected year: 2026
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 249 cm³
- Power
- 21 hp (16 kW)
- Wet weight
- 132 kg
- Seat height
- 831 mm
Overview
The Yamaha XT 250 is a dual-sport motorcycle from the XT family, produced from 1984 through 2026. For 2026, it uses a 249.0 cm³ air-cooled, four-stroke single producing 21 hp (16 kW), and weighs 132.0 kg wet.
Its 831 mm seat and 284 mm ground clearance suit a stance with room beneath the bike, while the 226 mm front and 180 mm rear wheel travel help it handle uneven ground. The seat height rose from 810 mm in 2023 to 831 mm in 2024. Fuel consumption is 3.10 liters/100 km, with a calculated full-tank range of about 306 km from its 9.50-liter tank; electric starting provides push-button starts, and the chain final drive needs periodic cleaning and adjustment.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 74.0 x 58.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 249 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 9.5:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- TCI
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
- Oil capacity
- 1.5 L
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Fuel consumption
- 3.1 L/100 km
- Power
- 21 hp (16 kW)
- Power weight ratio
- 0.1709 HP/kg (dry)
- Top speed
- 112.0 km/h (69.6 mph)
- Clutch
- Multi plate wet
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Dry weight
- 122.9 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 9.5 L
- Ground clearance
- 284 mm
- Overall height
- 1,161 mm
- Overall length
- 2,149 mm
- Overall width
- 805 mm
- Seat height
- 831 mm
- Wet weight
- 132 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,359 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Semi-double-cradle steel
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork 35mm
- Front wheel travel
- 226 mm
- Rake
- 26.4°
- Rear suspension
- Single shock, adjustable preload
- Rear wheel travel
- 180 mm
- Trail
- 107 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 245 mm
- Front tyre
- 2.75-21
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 203 mm
- Rear tyre
- 120/80-18
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Radical Gray
Model years
2008
Power: 17 hp (13 kW) → 21 hp (16 kW); Wet weight: 125 kg → 132 kg; Fuel capacity: 8 L → 9.8 L
2011
Power: 21 hp (16 kW) → 29 hp (22 kW); Fuel capacity: 9.8 L → 9.1 L
2012
Power: 29 hp (22 kW) → 21 hp (16 kW)
2015
Fuel capacity: 9.1 L → 9.8 L
2016
Power: 21 hp (16 kW) → 18 hp (13 kW); Seat height: 810 mm → 830 mm
2017
Seat height: 830 mm → 810 mm
2018
Seat height: 810 mm → 830 mm
2019
Seat height: 830 mm → 810 mm
2020
Seat height: 810 mm → 830 mm; Fuel capacity: 9.8 L → 8 L
2021
Power: 18 hp (13 kW) → 21 hp (16 kW); Seat height: 830 mm → 810 mm; Fuel capacity: 8 L → 9.6 L
2023
Fuel capacity: 9.6 L → 9.5 L
2024
Seat height: 810 mm → 831 mm
| 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) |
| Torque | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wet weight | 132 kg | 132 kg | 132 kg | 132 kg | 132 kg | 132 kg |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm | 831 mm | 831 mm | 831 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 9.6 L | 9.6 L | 9.5 L | 9.5 L | 9.5 L | 9.5 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Low wet weight
At 132.0 kg wet, the XT 250 is relatively easy to maneuver at low speeds and when handling it off the bike.
Suspension travel and clearance
The 284 mm ground clearance and 226 mm front and 180 mm rear travel give it room to deal with uneven surfaces.
Efficient fuel use
Consumption of 3.10 liters/100 km and a calculated range of about 306 km make the 9.50-liter tank useful for longer stretches between fuel stops.
Things to consider
Tall seat
At 831 mm, the seat may make it harder for shorter riders to plant their feet at stops.
Chain upkeep
The chain final drive requires cleaning and adjustment as part of routine maintenance.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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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
Balls of both feet likely down
You should reach on both sides, but probably not with your heels fully down.
Seat height
831 mm
Approx. loaded height
801 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 3.1 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
306 km
With 10% reserve
276 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
How much power does the 2026 Yamaha XT 250 make?
Its 249.0 cm³ four-stroke single produces 21 hp (16 kW).
What is the seat height of the 2026 Yamaha XT 250?
The seat height is 831 mm.
What is the fuel range of the 2026 Yamaha XT 250?
Its calculated range on a full 9.50-liter tank is about 306 km.
How much suspension travel does the 2026 Yamaha XT 250 have?
It has 226 mm of front wheel travel and 180 mm of rear wheel travel.