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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
-
MSRP
$6,099
MSRP
-
Warranty
12
Warranty
-
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 Custom
Display Name
V Star 250
Year
2008
Year
2023
Make
Yamaha
Make
Yamaha
Photo Gallery
-
Photo Gallery
Standard
Representative Image
-
Representative Image
No
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque RPM
3000
Torque RPM
-
Cooling
Air
Cooling
Air
Valves
4
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
81 / 3.19
Bore (mm/in)
49 / 1.93
Stroke (mm/in)
63 / 2.48
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
649 / 40
Displacement (cc/ci)
249 / 15
Compression Ratio
9.0:1
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
2
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
28
Carburetor Size (mm)
26
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Engine
-
Engine
Standard
Carburetion
-
Carburetion
Standard
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Stroke (in/mm)
2.6 / 66
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
-
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
78
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
-
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
2.714 / 1.9 / 1.458 / 1.167 / 0.967
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Transmission
-
Transmission
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
2.5
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Tire Width
100
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
S
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
S
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
100/90 SR19
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/80 SR15
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.7 / 298
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.1 / 282
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
7.9 / 200
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
5.1 / 130
Brakes
-
Brakes
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.3 / 33
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
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 Travel (in/mm)
3.4 / 86.4
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
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
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.67
Length (ft)
-
Width (in/mm)
34.6 / 878.8
Width (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
42 / 1066.8
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
63.4 / 1610.4
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Turning Radius (ft)
11.2
Turning Radius (ft)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/in)
8
Length (ft/in)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
474 / 215
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
514 / 233.1
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
397 / 180
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.2 / 16
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.79 / 3
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.37
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Leather
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.4 / 696
Seat Height (in/mm)
27 / 685.8
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
Seat Specifications
-
Seat Specifications
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
-
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
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
-
Construction
-
Construction
Standard
Body Material
-
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Exterior Guards
-
Exterior Guards
Standard
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Exterior Covers
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Side Cover
-
Side Cover
Yes
Stand
-
Stand
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
-
Price
-
Price
Standard
MSRP
-
MSRP
$4,699
Destination Charge
-
Destination Charge
450
Metallic
No
Metallic
-
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
-
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Helmet Locks
Standard
Helmet Locks
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
-
Type
-
Type
Halogen
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
-
Weight
Standard
Capacities
-
Capacities
Standard
Performance
-
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
-
Length (in/mm)
86.2 / 2189.5
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
28 / 711.2
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
41.7 / 1059.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.7 / 1491
Turning Radius (ft)
-
Turning Radius (ft)
9.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.7 / 144.8
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
324 / 147
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.5 / 9.5
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.77
Wheels
-
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Steel
Chromed
-
Chromed
Yes
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tires
-
Tires
Standard
Tire Brand
-
Tire Brand
Cheng Shin®
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Width
3
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Diameter
18
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Width
130
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
1.6
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
2.75
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
3 X 18 CHENG SHIN C-916
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
130/90-15 CHENG SHIN C-915
Windshield Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
Metallic
-
Metallic
No
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