2008 Yamaha XT 250

2008 Yamaha XT 250 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2008
Parent Company
Yamaha
Dealers
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Make
Yamaha
Display Name
XT 250
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2008
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Price
Standard
MSRP
$4,399
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
7500
Torque RPM
6500
Cooling
Air
Valves
2
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Bore (mm/in)
74 / 2.92
Stroke (in/mm)
2.29 / 58
Displacement (cc/ci)
249 / 15.2
Carburetor Size (mm)
33
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
84.6 / 2148.8
Width (in/mm)
31.7 / 805.2
Height (in/mm)
45.7 / 1160.8
Wheelbase (in)
53.5
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
11.2 / 284.5
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.6 / 9.8
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Chassis Protectors
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Radiator Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Skid Plate
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.4 / 36
Front Travel (in/mm)
8.9 / 226.1
Rear Travel (in/mm)
7.1 / 180.3
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
2.75
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
120
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Wheel Diameter
18
Front Wheel Width (in)
1.6
Rear Wheel Width (in)
2.15
Front Tire (Full Spec)
2.75 X 21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
120/80 R18
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.7 / 245
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8 / 203
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.9 / 810.3
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Lap Timer
Optional
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield Lowers
No
Paint
Standard
Metallic
No
User Reviews
6 reviews
  • Mini Adventure Bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Aug 08, 2015

    I've owned an '08 XT250 since new, and live in the central Colorado Rockies. I bought the bike primarily to teach my twin sons (then 12) to ride both trail and street. They graduated pretty quickly into full on MX bikes, so I then used it as a camping and commuter bike (I also own a KX450 and Triumph ...

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  • Amazing bike for its purpose and price!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jul 02, 2009

    The new XT250 is like a motorized mountain bike with its turn angle and weight, which specs at around 250 lbs. The displacement is small, but it performs much better than any 250 4-stroke I've ever ridden, including other Yamahas. I was hesitant to buy it because of it's engine size, but I was pleasanyly ...

    It easily makes its way up to freeway speeds and I've had it on interstate highways with no problems keeping up with traffic, even in the fast lane! I wouldn't recommend it for this kind of riding all the time, so as the other reviews have also stated, it's great for everything else.

    Does well against headwinds and flies right up steep banks with plenty of power left over. My Chen Shin tires only lasted about 5,000 miles, so now I've got Pirelli Scorpions on it. I even currently have an oversized rear tire on it (140/80-18 I think), which changes the final drive ratio to more of a street ratio and it has handled the extra strain very well! Almost no power loss if any at all! Seems to have evened out the over-reading speedometer a little too.

    It would be very difficult to beat the price/quality ratio or even the price/placement on this list on this website! Might not be done at all!

    Oh, not only does the bike go well, it stops very well with its large front and rear discs!

    About 6,000 miles and 1 1/2 years experience on the bike and I love it! No reliability issues at all and the build quality is very good in a world full of compromise! Love the display with the trip odometer and clock - easy to read with/without sunglasses, even if polarized, in day or night! I get an average of 72 mpg! I also set up a tach and found the rpm to coincide with your speed-in-5th + 100rpm, so 75 mph = roughly 7,500 rpm, etc.

    Can't say it enough...excellent bike for the money! Even if it cost a little more, it would still be well worth it!

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  • Worth every penny.
    By  (I am an Owner) on Mar 02, 2009

    I bought the '08 almost a year ago, and love it. It is suprisingly quick, and will cruise comfortably at 55mph. It gets between 65-71mpg if I ride it at highway speeds, or closer to 90mpg when I average 35mph or less. So it really sips gas while trail riding.

    I have about 2500 miles on the ...

    For those of you interested, since there isn't a tachometer on the bike and when riding at higher speeds like 65mph, it starts to sound a little high revving. I added a tach, and it turns out that while in 5th gear, the rpms are almost exactly the same as what the speedometer indicates(x1000). I also did further research and am very certain that the bike redlines at 10,000rpms.

    This bike is less expensive to purchase than any other major brand in this class, and will probably have a much longer lifespan due to the oldschool, ceramic lined, lower compression engine.

    I wouldn't recommend this bike for freeway commuting, but for highways, backroads, city, and trail, there isn't anything more practical.

    My only complaint would be that the tires it comes with wear out too fast on pavement. I might get 5000 miles out of them if I'm lucky. They are Cheng Shins.

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  • A New Zealand Experiance
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 29, 2008

    I live in a rural area of New Zealand and ride 90 kilometers each day to and from work - travelling over unsealed gravel roads as well as small stretches of sealed high way.. The XT 250 is very light and manouverable ...fun to ride on the gravel and feels very safe (the front wheel does tend to ...

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  • a good bang for the buck
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 28, 2008

    I have not owned a bike for more than 30 years when I owned a yamaha dealership in Plainville,CT. Then we were riding the 250 and 360 enduros. These bikes have come a long long way since then. The power of a 4 stroker is wonderful and quite unexpected. There is not a dual sport on the market at ...

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  • Very Practical Bike for the Money
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 19, 2008

    When shopping for a Dualsport bike, you look at several things.

    How good is it in the dirt? On the street?

    Is the handling good?

    How is the performance?

    Fuel economy?

    Ride height?

    Features?

    I can sum this bike up as an excellent machine for the money. ...

    It starts of being well built with quality and looks to match.

    This bike leans toward street use somewhat.

    Id say 60% street, 40% dirt.

    The suspension while decent, could use some rebound/compression adjustment capability should you want to ride dirt, but that also keeps the price down.

    The handling is decent, and ride might be aliitle firm in the seat department, but its also not excessively soft as with some bikes.

    Overall decent on the street, too soft for agressive dirt riding, and ok if you do only trail rides.

    Performance is fine for a 4 stroke, SOHC 2 valve 250, and the bike makes great torque and works into a tidy powerband that leaves you satisfied.

    Dual disk brakes are strong once the bike has broken in.

    The bike also nets fantastic fuel economy.

    Personally, Ive been netting anywhere from 75 to 80 Mpg in mixed riding.

    One of the cool features on the bike is a nice LCD trip computer with very legible numbers both day and night, although it could use a Tach and I dont understand why Yamaha ommited it?

    One Quibble about the LCD.

    I found the Speedometer to be off around 4 Mph.

    If the display says you are doing 50, you are really doing 46.

    Not sure why this is.

    Maintenance is a snap on this bike.

    Aircooled, snail chain adjusters, long lasting O-ring chain, excellent halogen headlight, semi double cradle frame, easy oil changes, 2 valves with conventional rocker design make living with the bike easy.

    I can honestly say without a doubt, if you are looking for a nice looking, quality japanese dual sport bike for reasonable money, nimble around town handling and jack of all trades attitude give this bike a look.

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