 Yamaha DT250 | |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Production | 1971-1982 |
| Predecessor | DT-1 |
| Class | Enduro |
| Engine | 246 cc (15.0 cu in), air-cooled, Two-stroke engine, single |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Frame type | Cradle frame using a double loop |
| Brakes | Drum |
| Tires | Front 3.00 x 21 4PR Rear 4.00-18 |
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The motorcycle was made for both on-road and off-road. In 1976 Yamaha motorcycle advertisement claimed the bike had torque induction intake, thermal phase shock absorbers and built in oil coolers. [1] The bike also used the monoshock rear suspension which had been successful on Motocross machines. [2] In 1976 the motorcycle was offered for $798. [1]
The motorcycle was outfitted with a 250cc air-cooled two-stroke, single cylinder engine which was ready to use on dirt roads. The bike had several off-road features including: an aluminum skid plate under the crankcase, Serrated Footpegs, turn signals with supported by rubber mounts. [2]
The Yamaha DT250 was proceeded by the 1968 DT-1. The DT250 began production in 1971 and was produced through 1982. Other models produced in the DT250 group were the DT250F and DT250MX. [2] The DT250 was released three years earlier than the Yamaha DT125. The DT250 was one of the leading dual-sport machines in the 1970s. [3]
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