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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
Off-Road
MSRP
$8,690
MSRP
$7,290
Warranty
12
Warranty
1
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Off-Road
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2009
Introduction Year
-
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Yamaha
Parent Company
Yamaha
Display Name
V Star 950
Display Name
YZ 250
Year
2015
Year
2015
Make
Yamaha
Make
Yamaha
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
2-Stroke
Cooling
Air
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves
-
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valves Per Cylinder
-
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
Reed Valve
Bore (mm/in)
85 / 3.35
Bore (mm/in)
66.4 / 2.62
Stroke (mm/in)
83 / 3.27
Stroke (mm/in)
72 / 2.84
Displacement (cc/ci)
942 / 57.5
Displacement (cc/ci)
249 / 15.2
Compression Ratio
9.0:1
Compression Ratio
-
Starter
Electric
Starter
Kick
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
47
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
-
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas / Oil Premix
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Compression Ratio (Secondary)
-
Compression Ratio (Secondary)
10.6:1
Carburetion Brand
-
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Number Of Carburetors
-
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
38
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Heel Toe Shifter
-
Overdrive
-
Overdrive
Yes
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
-
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
1.93 / 1.53 / 1.28 / 1.09 / 0.95
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Width
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Tire Speed Rating
51M
Front Wheel Diameter
18
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Width
110
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Tire Speed Rating
62M
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
19
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/70 R18 63H
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R) MX52 80/100 R21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/70 R16 75H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R) MX52 110/90 R19
Chromed
-
Chromed
Yes
Tire Brand
-
Tire Brand
Dunlop(R)
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.9 / 250
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.7 / 298
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.7 / 245
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 48
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.3 / 134.6
Front Travel (in/mm)
11.8 / 299.7
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
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)
4.3 / 109.2
Rear Travel (in/mm)
12.4 / 315
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Front Suspension Brand Name
KYB
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.99
Length (ft)
7.14
Width (in/mm)
39.4 / 1000.8
Width (in/mm)
32.6 / 828
Height (in/mm)
42.5 / 1079.5
Height (in/mm)
51.4 / 1305.6
Wheelbase (in/mm)
66.3 / 1684
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.3 / 1480.8
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
11.9
Length (ft/in)
1.7
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
613 / 278.1
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
227 / 103
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.5 / 17
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.1 / 8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.54
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.1
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
15 / 381
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
26.6 / 675.6
Seat Height (in/mm)
39.1 / 993.1
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
1
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Frame
Steel
Frame
Aluminum
Floor Board Location
Driver
Floor Board Location
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Belt Guard
Yes
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Radiator Cover
No
Radiator Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
-
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
-
Body Material
-
Body Material
Plastic
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Chassis Protectors
-
Chassis Protectors
Yes
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
No
Fuel Tank Cover
-
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Top Crown
-
Top Crown
Standard
Handlebar Pads
-
Handlebar Pads
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
-
Clock
Standard
Clock
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
-
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
-
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
1 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Metallic
No
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
-
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Levers
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Helmet Locks
Standard
Helmet Locks
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
-
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
-
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