2009 Yamaha XT 250

2009 Yamaha XT 250 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2009
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
$4,690
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
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
73
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/mm)
53.5 / 1358.9
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 / 35
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
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield Lowers
No
Paint
Standard
Metallic
No
User Reviews
13 reviews
  • KICK ASS BIKE
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 19, 2011

    This is my first enduro and I am sold on it. The xt250 will tkae you places you never though existed and then some. From the highway to the backroads or dirt trails this is the best bang for the buck. I have upgraded exhaust to FMF Powercore 4. What a job it did for the bike. Overall power and torque ...

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  • Awesome transportation!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Aug 04, 2011

    This bike is great for commuting. Today I did a 124 mile ride and only added 1.3 gal. of premium fuel to top it back off. How's that for fuel economy! Excellent beginners bike (like me), but my husband enjoys riding it too (a very experienced rider). Thank you for the previous reviews about the stock ...

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  • 09 XT250 Yamaha
    By  (I am an Owner) on Feb 05, 2011

    I'm a 5'10" 155lb 60 y.o. who wanted something easy to explore the endless New England backroads and easy to moderate trails with and think I made the right choice. I've only got a few hundred miles on it so far, but it is a blast on back roads because it is light and nimble and rolls right through ...

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  • Nice bike with BAD tires.
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jun 23, 2010

    I purchased this bike with only 4 miles on it and I enjoy riding it on and off road. As others have stated the wheel wobble on the front tire is terrible!! I tried to get it replaced by Yamaha under warranty but they flat out said NO...not part of the warranty. I have about 450 miles on the bike ...

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  • Great Entry Level Bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Mar 08, 2010

    I have had the 2009 XT-250 for nearly a year with about 1200 miles (1000 street miles). This bike is well balanced and very easy to ride. I keep saying it's like a mountain bike with an engine. The stock tires are ok, but I agree with previous posts and will probably swap out the tires soon. ...

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  • A little sweetie!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Feb 10, 2010

    I've had and ridden motorcycles for about 40 yrs. I recently bought a new 2009 Yamaha XT250, what a sweetie to ride! easy, fun, economical. I ride almost exclusively on pavement so i changed out the wobbly OEM tires for some Avon Distanzas and now i have an even better bike! 1st gear is about ...

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  • XT250 or XT 225
    By  (I am an Owner) on Dec 05, 2009

    I have owned both and there isn't much between them. 250=30 lbs heaver Top speed seems to be about 10mph more. They can be lowered for the shorter people about tyhe same. My wife wants another 225 and I want her to get a 250 so we would have two of them. Quess what- we will get another XT225. If ...

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  • Mad Fun!!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 21, 2009

    my dad bought this fun little bike for me and i am loving it. i find that the tires are very good but i have only used this bike on our property, so i would not no about the road yet because i am only 15. this bike has handled many rocks and still is going strong. i have maneged to put 1740km on ...

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  • Great Bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 09, 2009

    Only problem Yamaha has got to change those tires for 2010.

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  • Yamaha Xt250
    By  (I am an Owner) on Aug 12, 2009

    Well, I rode a Yamaha XT225 for 10 years until trading it in on an XT250. My riding is in the woods following deer trails, creeks, fields, etc. at speeds of 5-15 mph. Thus, I changed the rear sprocket to 53 teeth, added a skidplate from Ricochet, and a pair of Dunlop 606 tires (90% off road, 10% ...

    It is more powerful than the Honda 230 and smaller physically than the Kawasaki 250. I am 5'8".

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  • Fun little bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on May 15, 2009

    This is a great little bike, lots of pep, light weight, great dual sport. The factory tires are not good though. Have a wobble. To get the best out of this bike, change the tires...

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  • XT 250
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 26, 2009

    I have had my XT 250 for a few months now, and have managed to put close to 150 miles on it in temperatures of around 28 - 40 degrees. What an awesome bike! I travel mostly on gravel so a dual purpose bike is a necessity until I have the confidence needed for a cruiser. I did have to have a lowering ...

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  • 2009 Yamaha XT250
    By  (I am an Owner) on Feb 27, 2009

    What a fun little bike! This bike replaced a Suzuki DR650 and at first I was a little concerned that I may have made a mistake, but I do not think that anymore. Yes the 650 excelled on the freeway but the 250 will still maintain legal freeway speeds (even up hills) so unless one does a lot of freeway ...

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