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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$4,340
MSRP
$14,990
Warranty
12
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Yamaha
Parent Company
Yamaha
Display Name
V Star 250
Display Name
Raider
Year
2014
Year
2014
Make
Yamaha
Make
Yamaha
Introduction Year
-
Introduction Year
2008
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Air
Cooling
Air
Valves
4
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)
49 / 1.93
Bore (mm/in)
100 / 3.94
Stroke (mm/in)
66 / 2.6
Stroke (mm/in)
118 / 4.65
Displacement (cc/ci)
249 / 15
Displacement (cc/ci)
1854 / 113
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
78
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
42
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Turbocharged
No
Turbocharged
-
Supercharged
No
Supercharged
-
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Carburetion Brand
-
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
No
Number Of Carburetors
1
Number Of Carburetors
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
26
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Horsepower RPM
-
Horsepower RPM
4500
Torque RPM
-
Torque RPM
2500
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
2.643 / 1.684 / 1.261 / 1 / 0.821
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Overdrive
-
Overdrive
Yes
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)
1.6
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
2.75
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Chromed
Yes
Chromed
-
Front Tire Width
3
Front Tire Width
120
Front Wheel Diameter
18
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
130
Rear Tire Width
210
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
40
Rear Tire Speed Rating
V
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Wheel Diameter
18
Front Tire (Full Spec)
3 X 18
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70-21 62H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 VR15
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
210/40-18 73H
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.1 / 282
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.7 / 298
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
5.1 / 130
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.2 / 310
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.3 / 33
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.8 / 46
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.5 / 88.9
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.18
Length (ft)
8.43
Width (in/mm)
28 / 711.2
Width (in/mm)
36.4 / 924.6
Height (in/mm)
41.7 / 1059.2
Height (in/mm)
45.9 / 1165.9
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.7 / 1491
Wheelbase (in/mm)
70.9 / 1800.9
Turning Radius (ft)
9.2
Turning Radius (ft)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.7 / 144.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.7 / 144.8
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
2.2
Length (ft/in)
5.2
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
326 / 147.9
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
730 / 331.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.5 / 9.5
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.2 / 15.9
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.69 / 2.6
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.76
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.54
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
-
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
27 / 685.8
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.4 / 696
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Aluminum
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
-
Chain Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
No
Radiator Cover
-
Radiator Cover
No
Top Crown
-
Top Crown
Standard
Pocket
-
Pocket
No
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
-
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Metallic
No
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Helmet Locks
Standard
Helmet Locks
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Tool Bag Mount
-
Tool Bag Mount
Standard
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