HIGHWAY YAMAHA

     

Small packages often have good things inside them, and when it comes to the Yamaha 250 Cruisers, never was a truer word spoken. Light, low, and with a smooth running engine with a beautiful spread of controllable roll-on power, Virago is a great way for a less experienced rider to not only build confidence, but look pretty groovy while doing it. The smallest of the V-Star line, the 250 has the same mean, lean and low slung “don’t mess with me” attitude of its bigger brothers. But you get to ride it on a 250 licence, and enjoy the sinister pleasure of punishing the Bowser Barons every time you fill up! With rich paint, chrome accents, dual chrome exhausts and sculpted teardrop tank it is a look that’s classic cruiser, in a super reliable (and yes, small) package.

♦   Light weight and low seat height breed confidence in less experienced riders.

♦   282mm front disc and sturdy rear drum brake for strong, controllable stopping power.

♦   With plenty of chrome and attention to detail; this is one sharp little cruiser, dual chrome exhausts look as good as they sound.

♦   V-twin 249cc air-cooled, 60-degree engine with long, 66mm stroke provides strong bottom-end torque, smooth roll-on power.

♦   Single 26mm Mikuni downdraft carburettor ensures optimal fuel/air mixing and delivery with superb throttle response.

♦   Wide ratio five-speed transmission makes great use of Virago’s power.

♦   Easy, dependable electric starting gets every journey off on the right foot.

♦   Automatic cam chain tensioner virtually eliminates maintenance and helps extend engine life.

♦   Long, low 1490mm wheelbase for great handling and manoeuvrability.

♦   Twin rear shocks with 100mm of travel and adjustable spring preload for load variation.

SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE/IGNITION/TRANSMISSION
Type	Air-cooled, SOHC, 60 Degree V-twin
Displacement - (cc)	249
Bore Stroke - (mm)	49.0 x 66.0
Compression	10.0:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Fuel Management	1 x 26mm Mikuni
Ignition	Digital TCI
Starter	Electric
Fueltank - (L)	10
Oil Capacity - (L)	1.75
Transmission	Constant mesh 5-speed, wet multiple-disc
Final Transmission	Chain drive
CHASSIS
Frame Type	Steel Double cradle
Length - (mm)	2190
Width - (mm)	815
Height - (mm)	1140
Seat Height - (mm)	685
Wheelbase - (mm)	1490
Clearance - (mm)	145
Wet Weight - (kg)	147 with 10 litres of fuel
FRONT END
Suspension Front	Telescopic fork, 140mm travel
Tyres Front	3.00/18 47P
Brakes Front	282mm disc
REAR END
Suspension Rear	Twin shocks, adjustable preload, 100mm travel
Tyres Rear	130/90-15M/C 66P
Brakes Rear	130mm drum