Yamaha XT 250 30th Anniversary Special Edition

Make Model	Yamaha XT 250 30th Anniversary Edition
Year	2015
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder. SOHC, 2 valve
Capacity	249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	74.0 x 58.0mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	9.5;1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Induction	Mikuni 33mm throttle body fuel injection
Ignition	TCI
Starting	Electric
Max Power	18 hp / 13.1 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque	19 Nm / 14.5 lb-fts @ 6500 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	“O” ring chain
Front Suspension	35mm Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel	225 mm / 8.9 in
Rear Suspension	Monocross, Swingarm rebound-adjustable single shock
Rear Wheel Travel	180 mm / 7.1 in
Front Brakes	Single 245mm disc
Rear Brakes	Single 203mm disc
Front Tyre	80/70-21
Rear Tyre	120/80-18
Rake	26.0°
Dimensions	Length 2150 mm / 84.6 in Width 805mm / 31.7 in Height 1160mm / 45.7 in
Wheelbase	1359 mm / 53.5 in
Seat Height	830 mm / 32.7 in
Ground Clearacne	285 mm / 11.2 in
Dry Weight	123 kg / 271 lbs
Wet Weight	132 kg / 291 lbs
Fuel Capacity	9.6 Litres / 2.5 US gal

The Yamaha Serow’s dual-sport motorcycle that was in production between 1986 and 2007. Also known as the XT225 and later as the XT250, the motorcycle was powered by a 223 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke engine. It perfected the formula of a small, punchy motorcycle that had a go-anywhere capability. It’s continuous production for 21-years is a standing proof that it’s formula was a success.

The original motorcycle had a plain-jane style factor, which doesn’t come as a surprise when considering most of the motorcycles from it’s era. But for Yamaha to bring the motorcycle back to existence almost 30 years later meant that the styling would have to be substantially modernised. Something Yamaha has pulled off quite successfully.

The 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Serow still maintains it’s iconic dual-sport stance but is now garnished more tastefully. The motorcycle gets a round headlight neatly integrated within a white cowl at the front, and fancy graphics on top of a dual tone bodywork.

For the engine, the Serow sports a 249 cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces 18 bhp power and 19 Nm of torque and comes mated to a 5-speed transmission.

Yamaha would be manufacturing 2,500 units of the limited edition motorcycle.

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