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2008 Yamaha WR 250R

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2008 Yamaha WR 250R
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2008 Yamaha WR 250R Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  On-Off Road
BASE MSRP(US)  $5,899.00
Warranty  12
Insurance
Engine:  
Engine Type  Single-Cylinder
Cylinders  1
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM  10000
Cooling  Liquid
Valves  4
Valves Per Cylinder  4
Valve Configuration  DOHC
Bore (mm/in)  77 / 3.03
Stroke (mm/in)  53.6 / 2.11
Displacement (cc/ci)  250 / 15.3
Compression Ratio  11.8:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Emissions Standards  Standard Emissions
Ram Air Induction  No
Fuel Type  Gas
Fuel Injector  Yes
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Chain
Reverse  No
Wheels & Tires:  
Tube / Tubeless  Tubed
Chromed  No
Tire Brand  Bridgestone®
Front Tire Width  80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  100
Front Wheel Diameter  21
Rear Tire Width  120
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  80
Rear Wheel Diameter  18
Front Tire (Full Spec)  80/100 R21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  120/80 R18
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  9.8 / 250
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  9.1 / 230
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)  1.8 / 46
Front Travel (in/mm)  10.6 / 269.2
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Steering Damper  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)  10.4 / 264.2
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  1
Rear Suspension Brand Name  Kabaya
Rear Suspension Material  Aluminum
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  7.13
Width (in/mm)  31.9 / 810.3
Height (in/mm)  48.4 / 1229.4
Wheelbase (in/mm)  55.9 / 1419.9
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  11.8 / 299.7
Length (ft/ft)  7
Length (ft/in)  2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  276 / 125.2
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  2 / 7.6
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  0.91
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  36.6 / 929.6
Number Of Seats  2
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Aluminum / Steel
Body Material  Plastic
Hand Grip Material  Rubber
Foot Peg Location  Driver and Passenger
Brake Rotor / Caliper Guard  Yes
Chain Guard  Yes
Chassis Protectors  Yes
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Engine Case Guard  No
Fork Guards  Yes
Frame Guard  No
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Tank Guard  No
Belt Guard  No
Brush Guard  No
Exhaust Guard  Yes
Light Guard  No
Choke Knob Cover  No
Drive Shaft Cover  No
Tire Valve Cap  Yes
Valve Stems  Yes
Carburetor Cover  No
Front Fender Material  Plastic
Rear Fender Material  Plastic
Top Crown  Standard
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
Skid Plate  Standard
License Plate  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Clock  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Trip Computer  Standard
Lap Timer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Fuel Level Warning  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Condition)  Limited
Zero Price Schema  0
NADA Value Average  3265
NADA Value Low  2930
NADA Value High  3680
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  On-Off Road
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Introduction Year  2008
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
MIC Model Segment  DUAL 0-250cc
NADATrimID  30592
CRS -> NADA Map  6200023278
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Decal Kit  Standard
Lights:  
Headlight Mounts  Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Convenience:  
Adjustable Handlebars  Standard
Adjustable Levers  Standard
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