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| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
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| Production | 1988 - Present |
| Successor | Yamaha DragStar 250 |
| Engine | 249 cc, air-cooled,SOHC, 60-degreeV-twin |
| Top speed | 85 miles per hour (137 km/h) (claimed) |
| Wheelbase | 58.7 in (1,490 mm) |
| Weight | 302 lb (137 kg) (dry) |
| Fuel consumption | 78 mpg‑US (3.0 L/100 km) |
TheVirago 250 is an entry-levelcruiser motorcycle built byYamaha Motor Company. It has a top speed of 75mph. (Claimed top speed of 85)
In the 2008 model overview, the Virago 250 has been replaced with theV Star 250, but the specs remain very similar to the Virago 250.
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| Engine Type | 249cc, air-cooled, SOHC, 60-degree V-twin |
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| Bore x Stroke | 49mm x 66mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10:1 |
| Carburetion | 26mm Mikuni |
| Ignition | Digital TCI |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Chassis | |
| Suspension/Front | 33mm telescopic fork; 5.5" travel |
| Suspension/Rear | Twin shocks w/adjustable spring preload; 3.9" travel |
| Brakes/Front | 282mm disc |
| Brakes/Rear | 130mm drum |
| Tires/Front | 3.00-18 |
| Tires/Rear | 130/90-15 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 86.2" (~220 cm) |
| Width | 32.1" (~81.5 cm) |
| Height | 44.9" (~114 cm) |
| Seat Height | 27" (~68.5 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 58.7" (~150 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7" (~14.5 cm) |
| Dry Weight | 302 lb (~137 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.5 G (~9.5 L) |
| Fuel Economy | 78 mpg (~34 km/L) |
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| Fuel | Gasoline (Unleaded Petrol) or 1994 and before Super LRP |
| Max Load | 350 lbs (~160 kg) |
| Instrument Panel | Turn lights, Neutral, Hi-beam |
| Mileage between oil changes | 3000 mi (4800 km) |
| Air Filter | Foam (wet) |
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