Yamaha XV 250 - Virago

Yamaha XV 250 - Virago

The 2003 Yamaha XV 250 - Virago is a stylish and Touring motorcycle with Air cooled, 249cc, 60° V-twin, SOHC and 18.76 HP (13.8 kW) @ 8000 rpm.

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Model year
2003
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Make
Yamaha
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Engine Power
18.76 HP (13.8 kW) @ 8000 rpm
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Top Speed
75.19 mph

Technical Specifications

Engine and transmission

  • Engine type:
    2 cylinders, 4-stroke, 60° V-twin
  • Displacement:
    249 cc (15.21 cubic inches)
  • Bore × stroke:
    1.93 inch × 2.6 inch (undersquare - longstroke)
  • Cooling system:
    Air cooled
  • Power:
    18.76 HP (13.8 kW) @ 8000 rpm
  • Torque:
    19.6 Nm (14.46 lb-ft) @ 5000 rpm
  • Throttle:
    Cable operated
  • Valve train:
    SOHC, variable
  • Valves per cylinder:
    2
  • Sparks per cylinder:
    1
  • Fuel supply system:
    Carburetor
  • Ignition type:
    TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
  • Funnel diameter:
    1.02 inch
  • Compression:
    10:1
  • Engine mounting:
    Transverse
  • Lubrication system:
    Wet sump
  • Gear box:
    Manual 5-speed
  • Clutch:
    Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
  • Final drive:
    Chain
  • Spark plug pipe type:
    NGK, C6HSA
  • Motor oil:
    20W/40
  • Starter:
    Electric

Dimensions

  • Length:
    87.4 inch
  • Width:
    28.5 inch
  • Height:
    41.1 inch
  • Trail:
    4.7 inch
  • Seat height:
    27 inch
  • Curb weight:
    324.1 lbs

Chassis and suspension

  • Front
    Suspension:
    Cartridge
    Suspension travel:
    5.51 inch
    Fork angle:
    32°
    Brake:
    Single Disk, Ø10.51 inch
    Tire:
    2.99 × 18
    Tire pressure:
    0.12 PSI, with pillion: 0.14 PSI withpilion
  • Rear
    Suspension:
    twin shock, Swingarm
    Suspension travel:
    3.94 inch
    Brake:
    Drum, Ø5.12 inch
    Tire:
    130 / 90 R15 R 66 P
    Tire pressure:
    0.14 PSI, with pillion: 0.16 PSI withpilion
  • Frame type:
    steel, Double cradle frame

Other

  • ABS available:
    No
  • Power-to-weight ratio:
    0.09 KW/lbs (10.65 lbs/HP)
  • Top speed:
    75.19 mph
  • Fuel capacity:
    2.51 gals
  • Number of riders:
    2 persons

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