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Yamaha XS 250 Midnight Special

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Make Model

Yamaha XS 250 Midnight Special

Year

1981

Engine

Four stroke, 180° parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder

Capacity

248 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 55 х 52.4 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression Ratio 9.3:1
Lubrication Wet sump

Induction

2x 32mm Mikuni carburetors

Ignition 

Coil and cb
Starting Kick

Max Power

26 hp / 20.1 kW @ 9500 rpm

Max Torque

2.1 kgf-m / 15.2 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Clutch Wet multiplate with seven friction and six thrust plates

Transmission 

6 Speed 
Final Drive Chain
Frame Welded tubular.  Double cradle with single downtube

Front Suspension

Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension

Dual shocks, swing arm, 5-position preload adjustable

Front Brakes

Single 267mm disc

Rear Brakes

160mm Drum

Front Tyre

3.00-18

Rear Tyre

120/90 x 16
Rake 27°
Trail 87 mm / 3.43 in
Wheelbase 1375 mm / 54.1 in
Seat Height 770 mm / 30.3 in
Dry Weight 169 kg / 373 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

14 Litres / 3.7 US gal

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