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Year
2008
Year
2008
Parent Company
Yamaha
Parent Company
Yamaha
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Make
Yamaha
Make
Yamaha
Display Name
V Star Silverado
Display Name
XT 250
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Introduction Year
-
Introduction Year
2008
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$7,199
MSRP
$4,399
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque RPM
3000
Torque RPM
6500
Cooling
Air
Cooling
Air
Valves
4
Valves
2
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Compression Ratio
9.0:1
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Carburetion Brand
-
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
2
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Bore (mm/in)
81 / 3.19
Bore (mm/in)
74 / 2.92
Stroke (in/mm)
2.48 / 63
Stroke (in/mm)
2.29 / 58
Displacement (cc/ci)
649 / 40
Displacement (cc/ci)
249 / 15.2
Carburetor Size (mm)
28
Carburetor Size (mm)
33
Horsepower RPM
-
Horsepower RPM
7500
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Heel Toe Shifter
-
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
96.5 / 2451.1
Length (in/mm)
84.6 / 2148.8
Width (in/mm)
36.6 / 929.6
Width (in/mm)
31.7 / 805.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
64 / 1625.6
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Turning Radius (ft)
11.2
Turning Radius (ft)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
11.2 / 284.5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
544 / 246.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
545 / 247.2
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
441 / 200
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.2 / 16
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.6 / 9.8
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.79 / 3
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.19
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
45.7 / 1160.8
Wheelbase (in)
-
Wheelbase (in)
53.5
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Floor Boards
Standard
Floor Boards
-
Floor Board Location
Driver
Floor Board Location
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Radiator Cover
No
Radiator Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender Trim
Optional
Front Fender Trim
-
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Tank Divider
Optional
Tank Divider
-
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Other Exterior
Optional
Other Exterior
-
Body Material
-
Body Material
Plastic
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Chassis Protectors
-
Chassis Protectors
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
No
Heel Guards
-
Heel Guards
No
Fuel Tank Cover
-
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Skid Plate
-
Skid Plate
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
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 Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
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 Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.4 / 36
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Front Travel (in/mm)
8.9 / 226.1
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Rear Travel (in/mm)
7.1 / 180.3
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Tire Brand
Dunlop®
Tire Brand
-
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Width
2.75
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
S
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Width
120
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Speed Rating
S
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Wheel Diameter
18
Front Wheel Width (in)
3
Front Wheel Width (in)
1.6
Rear Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
2.15
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop 130/90 SR16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
2.75 X 21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop 170/80 SR15
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
120/80 R18
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.7 / 298
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.7 / 245
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
7.9 / 200
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8 / 203
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Leather
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Backrest
Standard
Seat Backrest
-
Backrest Location
Passenger
Backrest Location
-
Backrest Type
Detachable
Backrest Type
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.9 / 708.7
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.9 / 810.3
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
-
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
-
Clock
Standard
Lap Timer
-
Lap Timer
Optional
Hard Side Cases
Standard
Hard Side Cases
-
Location
Left and Right Side
Location
-
Side Case Material
Leather
Side Case Material
-
Number Of Side Cases
2
Number Of Side Cases
-
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Side Storage Mount
-
Fork Bag
Optional
Fork Bag
-
Tail Bag
Optional
Tail Bag
-
Tank Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Leather Storage
Standard
Leather Storage
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack
-
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Bag Liners
Optional
Bag Liners
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Map Holder
Optional
Map Holder
-
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
-
Type
Halogen
Type
Halogen
Passing Lamps
Optional
Passing Lamps
-
Passing Lamp Visors
Optional
Passing Lamp Visors
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
-
Tinted
No
Tinted
-
Height
Mid
Height
-
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Side Case Mount
Standard
Side Case Mount
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
No
Metallic
No
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