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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
Standard
MSRP
$3,499
MSRP
$8,599
Warranty
12
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Yamaha
Parent Company
Yamaha
Display Name
Virago 250
Display Name
FZ 1
Year
2004
Year
2004
Make
Yamaha
Make
Yamaha
Introduction Year
-
Introduction Year
2001
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
4
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Air
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves
20
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valves Per Cylinder
5
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
49 / 1.93
Bore (mm/in)
74 / 2.913
Stroke (mm/in)
66 / 2.6
Stroke (mm/in)
58 / 2.29
Displacement (cc/ci)
249 / 15
Displacement (cc/ci)
998 / 61
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Compression Ratio
11.4:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Turbocharged
No
Turbocharged
-
Supercharged
No
Supercharged
-
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Number Of Carburetors
4
Carburetor Size (mm)
26
Carburetor Size (mm)
37
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
-
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
140 / 104.5
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
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
No
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
-
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
2.5 / 1.84 / 1.5 / 1.33 / 1.2 / 1.12
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)
1.6
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
2.75
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Chromed
Yes
Chromed
-
Front Tire Width
3
Front Tire Width
120
Front Wheel Diameter
18
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
130
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Speed Rating
V
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
3 X 18
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Metzeler 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 VR15
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Metzeler 180/55 ZR17
Tire Brand
-
Tire Brand
Metzeler
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.1 / 282
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.7 / 298
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
5.1 / 130
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.5 / 267
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 140
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.6 / 142
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)
3.9 / 99
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.4 / 137
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
-
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.18
Length (ft)
6.98
Width (in/mm)
32 / 813
Width (in/mm)
30.1 / 765
Height (in/mm)
44.9 / 1140
Height (in/mm)
46.9 / 1191
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.7 / 1491
Wheelbase (in/mm)
57.1 / 1450
Turning Radius (ft)
9.2
Turning Radius (ft)
9.5
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.71 / 145
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.5 / 140
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
2.2
Length (ft/in)
11.7
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
302 / 137
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
458 / 208
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
324 / 147
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
509 / 231
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
432 / 196
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
417 / 189
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.5 / 10
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.6 / 21
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.69 / 2.6
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1.1 / 4
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.82
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.18
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 and Passenger
Seat Height (in/mm)
27 / 686
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.3 / 820
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Folding
-
Folding
No
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Plastic
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
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Center / Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Upper Fairing
-
Upper Fairing
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
-
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
-
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
-
Tachometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
-
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Warranty (Months)
12
Warranty (Months)
12
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Metallic
-
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Adjustable Levers
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield Lowers
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
-
Height Adjustable
No
Tinted
-
Tinted
No
Height
-
Height
Low
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Helmet Locks
Standard
Helmet Locks
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Satellite
-
Satellite
No
Windshield Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
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