








2007 Yamaha DragStar 250
Category: Cruiser
Also called:
Yamaha DragStar Two-Fifty
Yamaha DS250
Specifications:
Engine
Model: G604E
Type: Air cooled 4 strokes SOHC 2 valves
Cylinder: V type 2
Displacement: 248cc
Bore x stroke: 49.0mm × 66.0mm
Compression ratio: 10.0 : 1
Maximum power: 17kW (23PS) @ 8,000rpm
Maximum torque: 22N m (2.2kgf m) @ 6,000rpm
Starting system: Cell system
Lubricating system: Forced force wet sump
Carburetor type: BDS26×1
Ignition system: T.C.I. Formula
Powertrain
Primary drive: Gear, ratio = 3.130 (72/23)
Final drive: Chain, ratio = 2.800 (56/20)
Clutch type: Wet multiple plate coil springs
Transmission type: Return type 5 step
Change gear ratio:
1st: 2.642
2nd: 1.684
3rd: 1.260
4th: 1.000
5th: 0.821
Chassis
Frame type: Double cradle
Caster/trail: 35°00 ‘/135mm
Front brake: Hydraulic type single disk
Rear brake: drum
Front tire: 80/100-18M/C 47P
Rear tire: 130/90-15M/C 66P
Dimensions/weight/capacity
Length: 2,320mm
Width: 915mm
Height: 1,075mm
Wheelbase: 1,530mm
Seat height: 670mm
Dry weight: 147kg
Weight equipped: 159kg
Minimum turning radius: 2.9m
Oil tank capacity: 1.75L
Fuel tank capacity: 11L
Fuel economy: 51.0km/L @ 60kph
Electricals
Battery capacity/type: 12V-6Ah (10h)/YTZ7S (MF)
Headlight: Halogen valve (60W/55W)
Yamaha is one of the world famous brand for its sport bikes.In India Yamaha is the performance King.All there performance products have turned to be big hits.Now a days Yamaha lost its performance crown to its competitors.Currently Yamaha R15 is the leading performance bike.Yamaha didn’t have a 250 cc bike here.All the enthusiast are waiting for the new Yamaha Bike.
If the sources are correct we can expect the 250 CC sports bike from Yamaha soon on our roads.Yamaha 250cc project is code named as 1 WD.New Yamaha R250 will take design inspirations from the bigger R6 and also our R15.We can expect Yamaha to share components with the R15 to reduce cost.
Yamaha hasn’t given any details of the engine.We can expect the 250 cc engine to be either 1or 2 cylinder.Decision depends on the pricing.If Yamaha want more performance machine then the 2 cylinder and if value for money then 1 cylinder.Either 1 or 2 cylinder we can expect excellent performance.Handling will be top of the segment.Yamaha is all set to revive the 250 cc segment.We can expect the bike to be shown at the EICMA Motorcycle shown in Milan.We can expect the pricing to below RS 2 Lakhs.We can expect debut on 2013 in India.









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| Even sharper. Yamaha has set with 125ccs a new standard |
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| Fine workmanship in every detail |
