| Attribute | Yamaha V Star 250 2008 × | Yamaha Virago 250 2006 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2006 |
| Make | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Model | Yamaha V Star 250 | Yamaha Virago 250 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 26mm Mikuni | Carburettor. 26mm Mikuni |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 249 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 49 | 49 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI | Digital TCI |
| Compression | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 33mm fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks | Twin shocks w/adjustable spring preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 130 | 130 |
| Frame type | Steel tube | - |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 110/90-V18 |
| Rear tyre | 130/90-15 | 130/90-V15 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 99 | 109 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,491 | 1,491 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 137 | 137 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,140 | 1,140 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,189 | 2,189 |
| Overall width (mm) | 815 | 815 |
| Seat height (mm) | 686 | 686 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 9.46 | 9.46 |